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A '''think tank''' is typically a [[public policy]] institute, dedicated to finding facts about, and thereby advancing, a particular theory or policy. An example is the Cato Institute, a [[libertarian]] institution which occasionally contributes positively to [[conservative]] viewpoints. | A '''think tank''' is typically a [[public policy]] institute, dedicated to finding facts about, and thereby advancing, a particular theory or policy. An example is the Cato Institute, a [[libertarian]] institution which occasionally contributes positively to [[conservative]] viewpoints. | ||
| − | The [[Heritage Foundation]] is a pro-[[free trade]] think tank located near | + | The [[Heritage Foundation]] is a pro-[[free trade]] think tank located near Union Station in [[D.C.]], which raises substantial donations from [[China]]. In 2016, Heritage promoted some [[pro-abortion]] nominees for [[Donald Trump]] to choose from in picking someone for the [[U.S. Supreme Court]]. |
The [[Federalist Society]] is a think tank that has repeatedly given advice to Republican presidents and has prevented [[pro-life]] judicial nominees from being selected for the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] and elsewhere on the federal bench. | The [[Federalist Society]] is a think tank that has repeatedly given advice to Republican presidents and has prevented [[pro-life]] judicial nominees from being selected for the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] and elsewhere on the federal bench. | ||
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* [[List of conservative and libertarian think tanks]] | * [[List of conservative and libertarian think tanks]] | ||
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| + | *[https://guides.library.upenn.edu/c.php?g=1035991&p=7509974 Top 100 United States think tanks], University of Pennsylvania website | ||
| + | *[https://guides.library.harvard.edu/hks/think_tank_search/US List of American think tanks], [[Harvard University]] website | ||
| + | *[https://libguides.denison.edu/think-tanks/domestic_and_international List of liberal, centrist and conservative think tanks], Dennison University website | ||
[[Category:Political Organizations]] | [[Category:Political Organizations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:53, July 10, 2023
A think tank is typically a public policy institute, dedicated to finding facts about, and thereby advancing, a particular theory or policy. An example is the Cato Institute, a libertarian institution which occasionally contributes positively to conservative viewpoints.
The Heritage Foundation is a pro-free trade think tank located near Union Station in D.C., which raises substantial donations from China. In 2016, Heritage promoted some pro-abortion nominees for Donald Trump to choose from in picking someone for the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Federalist Society is a think tank that has repeatedly given advice to Republican presidents and has prevented pro-life judicial nominees from being selected for the U.S. Supreme Court and elsewhere on the federal bench.
See also
External links
- Top 100 United States think tanks, University of Pennsylvania website
- List of American think tanks, Harvard University website
- List of liberal, centrist and conservative think tanks, Dennison University website