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Think tanks
Acton Institute Grand Rapids institute founded in 1990 that studies the relationship between religious faith, economic liberty and a free society. America First Policy Institute Think tank founded in 2021 by former Trump administration officials to develop policy for an America First agenda. American Action Forum Washington center-right think tank founded in 2010 that conducts economic and policy analysis. American Compass Think tank founded in 2020 that argues for a conservative economics centered on workers, families and industrial policy. American Enterprise Institute Washington think tank founded in 1938 that studies economics, foreign and defense policy, politics, health care, education and society. Atlas Network Arlington, Virginia network that supports free-market think tanks around the world. Cato Institute Washington libertarian think tank that publishes research on limited government, individual liberty, free markets and peace. Center for Immigration Studies Washington think tank founded in 1985 that advocates lower and more selective immigration to the United States. Center for Security Policy Washington national security group founded in 1988 that advocates peace through strength. Claremont Institute California think tank founded in 1979 that applies the principles of the American founding to modern political questions. Competitive Enterprise Institute Washington think tank founded in 1984 that advocates free markets and limited government, especially against federal regulation. Conservative Partnership Institute Washington organization formed in 2021 to train and support conservative staff, candidates and allied groups. Discovery Institute Seattle think tank founded in 1990, known for its Center for Science and Culture and advocacy of intelligent design. Edmund Burke Foundation Washington nonprofit that convenes National Conservatism conferences. Ethics and Public Policy Center Washington think tank founded in 1976 that applies the Judeo-Christian moral tradition to public policy. Foundation for Defense of Democracies Washington think tank founded in 2001 that studies foreign policy, national security, sanctions and terrorism finance. Foundation for Economic Education Nonprofit founded in 1946 that teaches the principles of free markets and individual liberty through articles, seminars and youth programs. Hoover Institution Public policy research center and archive at Stanford University, founded in 1919, focused on economics, security and political thought. Hudson Institute Washington think tank founded in 1961 that works on national security, economics, technology, health and the global order. Independent Institute Oakland, California think tank founded in 1986 that publishes scholarly books and studies on markets, law and history. Institute for Energy Research Washington nonprofit that conducts research on energy and environmental policy from a free-market view. Manhattan Institute New York think tank founded in 1978 that works on urban policy, policing, economics, education and health care from a market-oriented view. Mercatus Center Research center at George Mason University, founded in 1980, that studies regulation and economic policy. Middle East Forum Philadelphia think tank founded in 1994 that studies Middle East policy and Islamism. National Center for Public Policy Research Washington think tank founded in 1982 that works on free-market policy and shareholder activism. Pacific Research Institute California think tank founded in 1979 that studies regulation, health care, education and the economy. Paragon Health Institute Think tank founded in 2021 that proposes market-oriented changes to American health care policy. R Street Institute Washington think tank founded in 2012 that advocates free-market solutions and pragmatic policy. Reason Foundation Libertarian think tank founded in 1968 that advances free minds and free markets, publisher of Reason magazine. The Heartland Institute Illinois-based think tank founded in 1984 that promotes free-market solutions and is known for challenging mainstream climate policy. The Heritage Foundation Washington think tank founded in 1973 that advocates limited government, free enterprise, traditional values and a strong national defense.