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New.gif (1247 bytes)Institute for Policy Studies - Progressive think tank striving to create a more responsible society - one built around the values of justice, nonviolence, sustainability, and decency.

The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research - Dedicated to preserving and strengthening the foundations of freedom - government, private enterprise, vital cultural and political institutions, and a strong foreign policy and national defense - scholarly research, open debate, and publications.
The American Legislative Exchange Council - The nation's largest bipartisan, individual membership association of state legislators, with nearly 3,000 members across America.  ALEC's National Task Forces provide a forum for legislators and the private sector to discuss issues, develop policies and write model legislation.
The Brookings Institution - The Brookings Institution functions as an independent analyst and critic, committed to publishing its findings for the information of the public. In its conferences and activities, it serves as a bridge between scholarship and public policy, bringing new knowledge to the attention of decisionmakers and affording scholars a better insight into public policy issues.
Cascade Policy Institute - Oregon's free-market think tank
The Cato Institute - Promoting public policy based on individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peaceful international relations. Thousands of studies and articles available online.
Citizens for a Sound Economy - Advocates market-based solutions to public policy problems.  Fundamental belief that a strong and vibrant free-market economic system offers the best hope for creating opportunity and improving the quality for life of every American.  That is why we strongly support less government, lower taxes and less regulation.
Competitive Enterprise Institute - Advancing the principles of free enterprise and limited government.
Heritage Foundation
Hudson Institute - Internationally recognized public policy research organization that forecasts trends and develops solutions for governments, businesses and the public.
Institute for Comtemporary Studies - ICS believes that men and women who control their lives through self-governing institutions live more productive lives.
The Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy - Promotes the principles of individual freedom and personal responsibility.  The Institute believes these principles are best encouraged through policies that emphasize a free economy, private initiative, and limited government.