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Independence Institute's Interests
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Through a variety of publications and public forums, the Institute provides citizens of Colorado and the nation with specific recommendations to help resolve important issues facing our communities. These issues include improving our educational system, containing health-care costs, widening economic freedom, and controlling violent crime.
The Independence Institute uses a variety of media to share policy ideas with concerned citizens and public servants:
Issue Papers and Issue Backgrounders - The Independence Institute's staff of Senior Fellows conducts and publishes research and analysis on a broad variety of topics related to shrinking government and expanding freedom. Tax limitation, pro-consumer health care reform, transportation, and free-market environmentalism are some of the topics that have received special attention recently.
Opinion/Editorials - each week newspaper and website readers learn more about pro-freedom solutions through our Independence Feature Syndicate. This weekly commentary on current events is distributed to journalists and editors, helping to explain the ideas and benefits of civil liberty and economic freedom. To receive our weekly op-eds, along with a note from our president detailing the events at the Institute, simply join our E-mail Network. It's free. You won't get spammed. And, we won't share your e-mail address.
Independent Thinking - Television interview program from the Independence Institute. Channel 12, KBDI, Denver. Airtime: Air Time - 8:30 p.m. Friday, and re-broadcast 11:30 a.m. Sunday. The host is Independence Institute President Jon Caldara. In addition, watch Colorado Inside-Out with a public affairs roundtable discussion. Independence Institute Research Director Dave Kopel is a regular participant. Airtimes: 8:00 p.m. Friday.
iVoices.org - iVoices provides Public Policy Podcasts, Speeches and Commentary through your Computer! Enjoy complete coverage of many of the speeches, reviews and symposiums which the Independence Institute holds throughout the year by allowing you to listen to the audio recordings of speeches at whatever time is best for you.
Public Events - Public debates, monthly events with issue speakers, legislative briefings, symposiums and weekend conferences are some of the in-person events held for Institute members.
SchoolChoiceforKids.org - A public school information and search tool providing Colorado parents with public school options from across the state. This website is currently under development. Search for Colorado public schools, charter schools, online schools, magnet schools, option schools, and focus schools. Find Colorado school report cards, school safety and open enrollment information, Colorado private school scholarships, and homeschool resources.
Independence Institute: Internship Program - The Independence Institute has full and part time unpaid internship positions available for fall, winter, spring, and summer. Quarter and semester schedules can be accommodated.
Hosted by Independence Institute's President Jon Caldara, Independent Thinking is the hottest current affairs show on Colorado television! Tune in every Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. (or catch the repeat showing Tuesday evening at 5:00) on KBDI Channel 12 (Channel 32 in Colorado Springs). That's right after Colorado Inside Out, with regular panelist David Kopel, at 8:00.
The Independence Institute is established upon the eternal truths of the Declaration of Independence. Founded in 1985, the Independence Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit public policy research organization dedicated to providing timely information to concerned citizens, government officials, and public opinion leaders.
Because the pursuit of happiness and the enjoyment of life and liberty are matters of individual choice, the Institute addresses a broad variety of public policy issues from a free-market, pro-freedom perspective.
Through the Institute's Policy Centers, areas of critical importance are addressed with a dedicated focus. The centers allow the public and media access to a concentrated source of expertise on education, the environment, transportation, personal freedom, government reform, local government, and criminal justice.
Unlike other organizations which see government intervention as the only solution, the Independence Institute seeks to explore all alternatives, emphasizing private-sector and community-based solutions. The Independence Institute is recognized by friend and foe alike as one of the most effective organizations at setting a freedom agenda for Colorado and the United States.
On March 23rd 1775 Patrick Henry delivered the famous "give me liberty or give me death" speech. On March 23rd 2008 help us elect a liberty-minded candidate to Congress. This is the next phase of our revolution. We must support those who are running for office in order to support Dr. Paul. This March 23rd please help us honor this great moment in American history. "Give me liberty or give me death!"
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Hey, I did come by just before Christmas. I will be by sometime again soon. Oh, and school is always an excuse. Speaking of, I return to hell-- er, school-- next week. Back to Property Law taught by Socialists!
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