The Independent Institute is a libertarian-oriented think tank in the United States. Established in 1985, it arranges participation and discussion on many fields like political, social, business and foreign policy issues. This article deals with the libertarianism as defined in America and several other nations. ... This article is about the institution. ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... 1985 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
It is non-profit organization and runs from earnings and donations by producing widely distributed studies. The Institute also sponsors conferences, forums and media events. Many scholars, policy makers, and experts participate and present their views. A non-profit organization (often called non-profit org or simply non-profit or not-for-profit) can be seen as an organization that doesnt have a goal to make a profit. ...
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Politics is the process and method of decision-making for groups of human beings. ...
In so doing, the IndependentInstitute is the recipient of numerous awards[6], including two Mencken Awards, six Sir Antony Fisher International Memorial Awards, and a 4M Highest Rating for Ethics in Social and Public Policy from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
In the immediate aftermath of 9/11 in 2001, the IndependentInstitute launched a program of critical analysis of the “War on Terror” which was the very first high-profile analysis of both how targeted defensive measures would succeed and why U.S. preemptive, interventionist war and "nation-building" policies would not, including their effects internationally and domestically.
The Institute also operates a special program for students[23], including a competitive essay contest for college students that awards cash fellowships; Sumer Seminars on Liberty, Economy and Society[24] for high school and college students; student internships[25]; and tuition assistance for disadvantaged families to send their children to private schools (Independent Scholarship Fund[26]).
Independent Living is a philosophy and a movement of people with disabilities who work for self-determination, equal opportunities and self-respect.
Independent Living does not mean that we want to do everything by ourselves and do not need anybody or that we want to live in isolation.
Independent Living means that we demand the same choices and control in our every-day lives that our non-disabled brothers and sisters, neighbors and friends take for granted.