Think Tanks
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| Alexis de Tocqueville
Institution http://www.adti.net E-Mail: webmaster@adti.net 611 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 119 Washington, DC 20003 |
"Since 1988, the
Alexis de Tocqueville Institution has studied the spread and perfection
of democracy around the world...In this, we follow the principles of Tocqueville
himself, while claiming no unique mandate to represent them. Among these
liberal ideals are civil liberty, political equality, and economic freedom
and opportunity." (http://www.adti.net/mission.html) |
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| American Enterprise
Institute for Public Policy Research http://www.aei.org E-Mail: info@aei.org 1150 17th St. NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-862-5800 Fax: 202-862-7177 |
The Institute "is dedicated
to preserving and strengthening the foundations of freedom-limited government,
private enterprise, vital cultural and political institutions, and a strong
foreign policy and national defense-through scholarly research, open debate,
and publications." (http://www.aei.org --> About AEI) |
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| The
Brookings Institution http://www.brookings.edu E-Mail: webmaster@brookings.edu 1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-797-6000 Fax: 202-797-6004 |
"The
Brookings Institution, one of Washington's oldest think tanks, is an independent,
nonpartisan organization devoted to research, analysis, and public education
with an emphasis on economics, foreign policy, and governance. The
goal of Brookings activities is to improve the performance of American institutions
and the quality of public policy by using social science to analyze emerging
issues and to offer practical approaches to those issues in language aimed
at the general public." (http://www.brookings.edu/index/aboutresearch.htm) |
| Capital Research
Center http://www.capitalresearch.org E-Mail: contact@capitalresearch.org 1513 16th St. NW Washington, DC 20036-6900 Phone: 202-483-6900 Fax: 202-483-6902 |
"Capital Research Center
(CRC) was established in 1984 to study non-profit organizations, with a
special focus on reviving the American traditions of charity, philanthropy,
and voluntarism...Capital Research Center is analyzing organizations that
promote the growth of the welfare state - now almost universally recognized
as a failure - and in identifying viable private alternatives to government
welfare programs." (http://www.capitalresearch.org/about/) |
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| Cato
Institute http://www.cato.org 1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20001-5403 Phone: 202-842-0200 Fax: 202-842-3490 |
"The
Cato Institute seeks to broaden the parameters of public policy debate to
allow consideration of the traditional American principles of limited government,
individual liberty, free markets and peace. Toward that goal, the Institute
strives to achieve greater involvement of the intelligent, concerned lay
public in questions of policy and the proper role of government." (http://www.cato.org/about/about.html) |
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| Center for Equal
Opportunity http://www.ceousa.org E-Mail: comment@ceousa.org 14 Pidgeon Hill Dr., Suite 500 Sterling, VA 20165 Phone: 703-421-5443 Fax: 703-421-6401 |
"As the only think tank
devoted exclusively to the promotion of colorblind equal opportunity and
racial harmony, the Center for Equal Opportunity is uniquely positioned
to counter the divisive impact of race conscious public policies. CEO focuses
on three areas in particular: racial preferences, immigration and assimilation
and multicultural education." (http://www.ceousa.org) |
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| Center
for Policy Alternatives http://www.cfpa.org E-Mail: info@cfpa.org 1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 710 Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-387-6030, 800-935-0699 Fax: 202-387-8529 |
"The
Center for Policy Alternatives (CPA) is the nation’s leading nonpartisan
progressive public policy organization serving state legislators. CPA strengthens
the capacity of state legislators to lead and achieve progressive change." (http://www.cfpa.org/cpa/) |
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| Economic Policy
Institute http://epinet.org E-Mail: epi@epinet.org 1660 L St. NW, Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-775-8810, 800-EPI-4844 Fax: 202-775-0819 |
"The mission of the Economic
Policy Institute is to provide high-quality research and education in order
to promote a prosperous, fair, and sustainable economy. The Institute stresses
real world analysis and a concern for the living standards of working people,
and it makes its findings accessible to the general public, the media, and
policy makers." (http://epinet.org/content.cfm/about) |
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| Electronic
Privacy Information Center http://www.epic.org/ 1718 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-483-1140 Fax: 202-483-1248 |
"EPIC
is a public interest research center in Washington, D.C. It was established
in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and
to protect privacy, the First Amendment, and constitutional values." (http://www.epic.org) |
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| Ethics and Public
Policy Center http://www.eppc.org E-Mail: Ethics@eppc.org 1015 15th St. NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-682-1200 Fax: 202-408-0632 |
"The Ethics and Public
Policy Center was established in 1976 to clarify and reinforce the bond
between the Judeo-Christian moral tradition and the public debate over domestic
and foreign policy issues." (http://www.eppc.org) |
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| Freedom
Forum http://www.freedomforum.org E-Mail: news@freedomforum.org 1101 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209 Phone: 703-528-0800 Fax: 703-522-4831 |
"The
Freedom Forum is a nonpartisan, international foundation dedicated to free
press, free speech and free spirit for all people. The foundation focuses
on three priorities: the Newseum, First Amendment and newsroom diversity." (http://www.freedomforum.org --> Who We Are) |
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| The Heritage
Foundation http://heritage.org E-Mail: info@heritage.org 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE Washington, DC 20002-4999 Phone: 202-546-4400 Fax: 202-546-8328 |
"Founded in 1973, the
Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institute-a think tank-whose
mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on
the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom,
traditional American values, and a strong national defense." (http://www.heritage.org/about/) |
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| Hoover
Institution on War, Revolution and Peace http://www-hoover.stanford.edu/ E-Mail: horaney@hoover.stanford.edu Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-6010 Phone: 650-723-1754, 877-466-8374 Fax: 650-723-1687 |
"...The
overall mission of this Institution is, from its records, to recall the
voice of experience against the making of war, and by the study of these
records and their publication, to recall man's endeavors to make and preserve
peace, and to sustain for America the safeguards of the American way of
life. This Institution is not, and must not be, a mere library. But with
these purposes as its goal, the Institution itself must constantly and dynamically
point the road to peace, to personal freedom, and to the safeguards of the
American system." (http://www-hoover.stanford.edu/Main/mission.html) |
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| Hudson Institute http://www.hudson.org E-Mail: info@hudsondc.org 1015 18th St. NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-223-7770 Fax: 202-223-8537 |
"Hudson Institute’s
mission is to be America’s premier source of applied research on enduring
policy challenges...In Hudson Institute’s policy recommendations,
articles, books, conferences, and contributions to the electronic media,
we share optimism about the future and a willingness to question conventional
wisdom. We demonstrate commitment to free markets and individual responsibility,
confidence in the power of technology to assist progress, respect for the
importance of culture and religion in human affairs, and determination to
preserve America’s national security." (http://www.hudson.org --> Learn about Hudson) |
| The
Independent Institute http://www.independent.org E-Mail: info@independent.org 100 Swan Way Oakland, CA 94621-1428 Phone: 510-632-1366 Fax: 510-568-6040 |
"The
mission of The Independent Institute is to transcend the all-too-common
politicization and superficiality of public policy research and debate,
redefine the debate over public issues, and foster new and effective directions
for government reform." (http://www.independent.org/tii/tii_info/about.html) |
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| Institute for
Policy Studies http://www.jhu.edu/~ips/ E-Mail: jhuips@jhu.edu Johns Hopkins University Wyman Building 3400 N Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21218-2696 Phone: 410-516-7174 Fax: 410-516-8233 |
"The Johns Hopkins Institute
for Policy Studies seeks to improve the response of government, businesses,
and nonprofit institutions locally, nationally, and internationally to such
challenges as poverty, urban and regional changes." (http://www.jhu.edu/~ips/aboutus/mission.html) |
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| Investor
Responsibility Research Center http://www.irrc.org E-Mail: marketing@irrc.org 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036-1702 Phone: 202-833-0700 Fax: 202-833-3555 |
"IRRC
is an independent research firm that has been the leading source of high
quality, impartial information on corporate governance and social responsibility
issues affecting investors and corporations, for 30 years." (http://www.irrc.org) |
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| Joint Center
for Political and Economic Studies http://www.jointcenter.org 1090 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005-4928 Phone: 202-789-3500 Fax: 202-789-6390 |
"The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies informs and illuminates the nation's major public policy debates through research, analysis, and information dissemination in order to: improve the socioeconomic status of black Americans and other minorities; expand their effective participation in the political and public policy arenas; and promote communications and relationships across racial and ethnic lines to strengthen the nation's pluralistic society." (http://www.jointcenter.org/mission/) |
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| Manhattan
Institute for Policy Research http://www.manhattan-institute.org E-Mail: mi@manhattan-institute.org 52 Vanderbilt Ave., 2nd Floor New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-599-7000 Fax: 212-599-3494 |
"For
25 years, the Manhattan Institute has been an important force in shaping
American political culture. We have supported and publicized research on
our era’s most challenging public policy issues: taxes, welfare, crime,
the legal system, urban life, race, education, and many other topics. We
have won new respect for market-oriented policies and helped make reform
a reality." (http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/about_mi.htm) |
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| Pacific Research
Institute for Public Policy http://www.pacificresearch.org E-Mail: pripp@pacificresearch.org 755 Sansome St., Suite 450 San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: 415-989-0833 Fax: 415-989-2411 |
"Pacific Research Institute
(PRI) is a free market think tank providing practical solutions for the
issues that impact the lives of all individuals. Our mission is to champion
freedom, opportunity and personal responsibility by advancing free-market
policy solutions." (http://www.pacificresearch.org) |
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| Progress and
Freedom Foundation http://www.pff.org E-Mail: mail@pff.org 1401 H St. NW, Suite 1075 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-289-8928 Fax: 202-289-6079 |
"The Progress & Freedom
Foundation is a market-oriented think tank that studies the digital revolution
and its implications for public policy. Its mission is to educate policymakers,
opinion leaders and the public about issues associated with technological
change, based on a philosophy of limited government, free markets and individual
sovereignty." (http://www.pff.org/about/) |
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| Progressive Policy
Institute http://www.ppionline.org E-Mail: feedback form 600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20003 Phone: 202-547-0001 Fax: 202-544-5014 |
"PPI's mission is to define
and promote a new progressive politics for America in the 21st century.
Through its research, policies, and commentary, the Institute is fashioning
a new governing philosophy and an agenda for public innovation geared to
the Information Age." (http://www.ppionline.org --> The Institute) |
| Property
and Environment Research Center http://www.perc.org E-Mail: perc@perc.org 2048 Analysis Dr., Suite A Bozeman, MT 59718 Phone: 406-587-9591 Fax: 406-586-7555 |
"PERC
- Property and Environment Research Center is the nation's oldest and largest
institute dedicated to original research that brings market principles to
resolving environmental problems...PERC pioneered the approach known as
free market environmentalism, which is based on the following tenets. Private
property rights encourage stewardship of resources. Government subsidies
often degrade the environment. Market incentives spur individuals to conserve
resources and protect environmental quality. Polluters should be liable
for the harm they cause others." (http://www.perc.org/aboutperc/index.php?s=1) |
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| The Urban Institute http://www.urban.org E-Mail: paffairs@ui.urban.org 2100 M St. NW Washington, DC 20037 Phone: 202-833-7200 Fax: 202-429-0687 |
"The Urban Institute measures
effects, compares options, shows which stakeholders get the most and least,
tests conventional wisdom, reveals trends, and makes costs, benefits, and
risks explicit." (http://www.urban.org --> About UI) |
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| Worldwatch
Institute http://www.worldwatch.org E-Mail: worldwatch@worldwatch.org 1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20036-1904 Phone: 202-452-1999 Fax: 202-296-7365 |
"Founded
by Lester Brown in 1974, the Worldwatch Institute offers a unique blend
of interdisciplinary research, global focus, and accessible writing that
has made it a leading source of information on the interactions among key
environmental, social, and economic trends. Our work revolves around the
transition to an environmentally sustainable and socially just society—and
how to achieve it." (http://www.worldwatch.org/about/) |
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| 10th Percentile, 1000+ citations | 
| The group rates the performance of Congressional members | |
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| 60th Percentile, 56-244 citations | |||