WHO WE ARE

WE ARE MORE THAN A THINK TANK, WE ARE AN ACTION TANK

We educate and inform citizens, legislators, opinion-makers and the media about Freedom: individual Freedom, economic Freedom and journalistic Freedom. Since 1985, we’ve put ideas into action through groundbreaking legislation, coalition-building, ballot initiatives and investigative reporting. From grassroots mobilization to multi-faceted media outreach to legislative initiatives. Independence Institute is dedicated to advancing policy that protects and advances Freedom.

POLICY CENTERS AND PROJECTS

OUR POLICY CENTERS HAVE BEEN MAKING COLORADO FREER SINCE 1985

OUR MEDIA

OUR NEWS SITE

OUR VIDEOS

OUR MAGAZINE

OUR PODCASTS

OUR VISION

INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE ENVISIONS A COLORADO WHERE PEOPLE ENJOY:

  • Debt-free government
  • Flat and transparent tax policy
  • Respect for property rights
  • Choice in education
  • Health care freedom
  • Limited Federal intrusion
  • An end to corporate welfare
  • Secure private property rights
  • Free market conservation
  • Local energy development
  • Least cost principle in energy policy

TO REACH THIS VISION, WE MUST “ACT”

  • ADVOCATE limited government principles over politics.
  • CONNECT the Freedom Coalition, because Liberty is a team sport.
  • TEACH the enduring truths of personal and economic freedom.

OUR APPROACH TO PUBLIC POLICY

The Independence Institute was founded to promote and protect eternal truths expressed in the Declaration of Independence: that all persons are created equal and entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

We seek private-sector and community solutions to problems rather than prescriptions for regimentation and control.

We offer expertise—and provide active leadership—in education, taxes, healthcare, energy, the environment, government transparency, transportation, local government, the right to keep and bear arms, and the U.S. and Colorado Constitutions. Unlike most policy organizations, we accept no government money.

The Independence Institute is widely recognized as one of the most effective promoters of freedom in both Colorado and the United States.