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| − | The '''Heritage Foundation''' is a [[conservative | + | The '''Heritage Foundation''' is a [[conservative think-tanks|conservative think-tank]] and educational institute based in [[Washington, D.C.]], in the [[United States]]. It is widely considered the most influential [[conservative]] think-tank in the world and one of the most influential [[think-tank]]s in the U.S. It was founded by [[Edward Feulner]] and [[Paul Weyrich]] in 1973, with support from the [[Coors]] and Scaife families. |
| − | The foundation conducts basic research on [[public policy]]. Its stated mission is to formulate and promote [[conservative]] public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional values, and a strong national defense. | + | The foundation conducts basic research on [[public policy]]. Its stated mission is to formulate and promote [[conservative]] public policies based on the principles of [[free enterprise]], [[limited government]], individual [[freedom]], [[traditional values]], and a strong [[national defense]]. |
The Heritage Foundation is also known for its influential conservative personnel, many of whom have served, or gone on to serve, in senior governmental roles, including: [[Richard V. Allen]], [[L. Paul Bremer]], [[Elaine Chao]], [[Lawrence Di Rita]], [[Michael Johns]], [[John F. Lehman]], [[Edwin Meese III]], [[Steve Ritchie]], and others.<ref name=personnel>[http://www.nndb.com/org/489/000049342/ NNDB - The Heritage Foundation]</ref> Other prominent Heritage Foundation alumni include [[conservative]] author [[Russell Kirk]] and ''[[Wall Street Journal]]'' editorial board member [[Stephen Moore]]. | The Heritage Foundation is also known for its influential conservative personnel, many of whom have served, or gone on to serve, in senior governmental roles, including: [[Richard V. Allen]], [[L. Paul Bremer]], [[Elaine Chao]], [[Lawrence Di Rita]], [[Michael Johns]], [[John F. Lehman]], [[Edwin Meese III]], [[Steve Ritchie]], and others.<ref name=personnel>[http://www.nndb.com/org/489/000049342/ NNDB - The Heritage Foundation]</ref> Other prominent Heritage Foundation alumni include [[conservative]] author [[Russell Kirk]] and ''[[Wall Street Journal]]'' editorial board member [[Stephen Moore]]. | ||
| − | The Heritage Foundation launched and once published ''[[Policy Review]]'', an influential conservative journal, which it sold to the Hoover Institution in 2001. | + | The Heritage Foundation launched and once published ''[[Policy Review]]'', an influential conservative journal, which it sold to the Hoover Institution in 2001. |
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| + | ==Hispanic outreach== | ||
| + | On December 02, 2010, Heritage announced<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gonzales |first1=Mike |url=http://dailysignal.com/2010/12/02/morning-bell-libertad/ |title=Morning Bell: Libertad! |work=Morning Bell |date=December 02, 2010 }}</ref> the creation of [[Libertad.org]], a website dedicated to bring the message of liberty to a Spanish-speaking audience. | ||
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| + | In addition to news, Libertad also offers several Founding Documents that have been translated into Spanish such as the [[Declaration of Independence]], the [[United States Constitution]], and all 85 of the [[Federalist Papers]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.libertad.org/documentos |title=Documentos históricos }}</ref> | ||
==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
* Abelson, Donald. E. ''Do think tanks matter?: assessing the impact of public policy institutes'' (2002) 251 pages [http://books.google.com/books?id=4Tp0OdOkbmgC&pg=PA134&dq=%22heritage+foundation%22+-ontario&lr=&as_drrb_is=b&as_minm_is=0&as_miny_is=1997&as_maxm_is=0&as_maxy_is=&num=30&as_brr=0&as_pt=ALLTYPES excerpt and text search] | * Abelson, Donald. E. ''Do think tanks matter?: assessing the impact of public policy institutes'' (2002) 251 pages [http://books.google.com/books?id=4Tp0OdOkbmgC&pg=PA134&dq=%22heritage+foundation%22+-ontario&lr=&as_drrb_is=b&as_minm_is=0&as_miny_is=1997&as_maxm_is=0&as_maxy_is=&num=30&as_brr=0&as_pt=ALLTYPES excerpt and text search] | ||
* Blumenthal, Sidney. ''The Rise of the Counter-Establishment: The Conservative Ascent to Political Power'' (2008) [http://books.google.com/books?id=Cbl7YugSoSMC&pg=PA40&dq=feulner+%22heritage+foundation%22&lr=&as_drrb_is=b&as_minm_is=0&as_miny_is=2002&as_maxm_is=0&as_maxy_is=&num=30&as_brr=0&as_pt=ALLTYPES excerpt and text search] | * Blumenthal, Sidney. ''The Rise of the Counter-Establishment: The Conservative Ascent to Political Power'' (2008) [http://books.google.com/books?id=Cbl7YugSoSMC&pg=PA40&dq=feulner+%22heritage+foundation%22&lr=&as_drrb_is=b&as_minm_is=0&as_miny_is=2002&as_maxm_is=0&as_maxy_is=&num=30&as_brr=0&as_pt=ALLTYPES excerpt and text search] | ||
| − | * Edwards, Lee. '' The Power of Ideas: The Heritage Foundation at 25 Years'' (1997) | + | * Edwards, Lee. '' The Power of Ideas: The Heritage Foundation at 25 Years'' (1997) |
| + | == See also == | ||
| + | * [[List of conservative, neoconservative and libertarian think tanks]] | ||
| + | * [[Anti-Communist]] | ||
| + | * [[Conservative blogs]] | ||
| + | * [[Overcriminalization]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | * [http://www.heritage.org/ Heritage Foundation Official Web Site] | + | * [http://www.heritage.org/ Heritage Foundation Official Web Site] |
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://blog.heritage.org/ Heritage Foundation Official Policy Blog] |
* [http://www.heritage.org/research/features/index/ ''Index of Economic Freedom'', an annual Heritage Foundation publication]. | * [http://www.heritage.org/research/features/index/ ''Index of Economic Freedom'', an annual Heritage Foundation publication]. | ||
* [http://www.nndb.com/org/489/000049342/ Heritage Foundation profile at Notable Names Database]. | * [http://www.nndb.com/org/489/000049342/ Heritage Foundation profile at Notable Names Database]. | ||
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Revision as of 18:25, June 6, 2015
The Heritage Foundation is a conservative think-tank and educational institute based in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It is widely considered the most influential conservative think-tank in the world and one of the most influential think-tanks in the U.S. It was founded by Edward Feulner and Paul Weyrich in 1973, with support from the Coors and Scaife families.
The foundation conducts basic research on public policy. Its stated mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional values, and a strong national defense.
The Heritage Foundation is also known for its influential conservative personnel, many of whom have served, or gone on to serve, in senior governmental roles, including: Richard V. Allen, L. Paul Bremer, Elaine Chao, Lawrence Di Rita, Michael Johns, John F. Lehman, Edwin Meese III, Steve Ritchie, and others.[1] Other prominent Heritage Foundation alumni include conservative author Russell Kirk and Wall Street Journal editorial board member Stephen Moore.
The Heritage Foundation launched and once published Policy Review, an influential conservative journal, which it sold to the Hoover Institution in 2001.
Hispanic outreach
On December 02, 2010, Heritage announced[2] the creation of Libertad.org, a website dedicated to bring the message of liberty to a Spanish-speaking audience.
In addition to news, Libertad also offers several Founding Documents that have been translated into Spanish such as the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and all 85 of the Federalist Papers.[3]
Further reading
- Abelson, Donald. E. Do think tanks matter?: assessing the impact of public policy institutes (2002) 251 pages excerpt and text search
- Blumenthal, Sidney. The Rise of the Counter-Establishment: The Conservative Ascent to Political Power (2008) excerpt and text search
- Edwards, Lee. The Power of Ideas: The Heritage Foundation at 25 Years (1997)
See also
- List of conservative, neoconservative and libertarian think tanks
- Anti-Communist
- Conservative blogs
- Overcriminalization
References
- ↑ NNDB - The Heritage Foundation
- ↑ Morning Bell: Libertad!. Morning Bell (December 02, 2010).
- ↑ Documentos históricos.
