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From: pschmidt@world.std.com (Paul J Schmidt)
Subject: Libertarian FAQ: Organizations
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                     Libertarian Oriented Organizations
                                      
              Compiled by Advocates for Self-Government, 1995
                                      
   ACTON INSTITUTE
   161 Ottawa NW, Suite 301
   Grand Rapids, MI 49503
   Promotes a contemporary understanding of the classical liberal
   philosophy which is the product of the religious traditions of the
   West. Publishes books, policy papers, newsletters, and conducts
   conferences and seminars. (Father Sirico) 616-454-3080.
   URL: http://www.acton.org/
   
   ADAM SMITH INSTITUTE
   3 Great Smith Street
   London SW1P3BL, England
   Educational and research institute. Publishes studies on privatization
   and deregulation, and suggests free market policy applications. 011 44
   171 222 4995
   
   ADVOCATES FOR SELF-GOVERNMENT
   1202 N. Tenn. St.,
   Suite 202
   Cartersville, GA 30120
   Supports local libertarian outreach with Seminar 1 and Operation
   Politically Homeless; publishes Liberator and World's Smallest
   Political Quiz. Teaches libertarian communication skills. Catalog of
   audio tapes, video, books & more. (Sharon Harris) 770-386-8372
   URL: http://www.self-gov.org/
   
   ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION
   4084 University Drive, Suite 103
   Fairfax, VA 22030-6813
   Expounds principle that economic actions have economic consequences;
   helps set up new free market think tanks; publishes Highlights &
   Atlas Report. (Alex Chafuen) 703-934-6969
   URL: http://www.his.com/~atlas/
   
   AUDIO FORUM
   96 Broad Street, Room E609
   Guilford, CT 06437
   Sells audio tapes of lectures given by intellectuals, authors, and
   scientists. Includes libertarians and nonlibertarians. (Nancy Grant)
   800-243-1234
   
   AYN RAND INSTITUTE
   4640 Admiralty Way #715
   Marina Del Ray, CA 90292
   Promotes objectivist philosophy of Ayn Rand through campus clubs at
   universities around the world. Runs essay contest for high school
   students based on Ayn Rand's novels. 310-306-9232
   URL: http://www.aynrand.org/ari.html
   
   CATO INSTITUTE
   1000 Massachusetts Ave, NW
   Washington, DC 20001-5403
   Public policy research foundation; publishes books, monographs,
   policy analysis & CATO Journal, all from a market liberal
   perspective; sponsors acclaimed week-long summer seminar at Dartmouth.
   (Edward H. Crane) 202-842-0200.
   URL: http://www.cato.org/
   
   CENTER FOR LIBERTARIAN STUDIES
   PO Box 4091
   Burlingame, CA 94011
   Holds conferences, seminars & symposia for "scholarly business
   people." Publishes Journal of Libertarian Studies. (Burton Blumert)
   800-325-7257
   
   CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF MARKET ALTERNATIVES
   PO Box 15749
   Boise, ID 83715
   Conducts free market seminars for teachers and the general public,
   and debate seminars for high schools. Publishes CSMA Newsletter.
   (Barbara Sall) 208-376-6801
   
   CENTER FOR MARKET PROCESSES
   George Mason University
   Fairfax, VA 22030
   A nonprofit educational institution located at George Mason
   University. Research deals with market based management, and other
   market based approaches to economic problems. Publishes Praxis and
   Market Process. (Jerry Ellig) 703-993-1142
   URL: http://web.gmu.edu/departments/cmp/
   
   CITIZENS FOR A SOUND ECONOMY
   1250 H Street NW, Suite 700
   Washington, DC 20005
   Free-market public-interest advocacy organization; lobbies for
   free-market legislation (e.g. Individual Retirement Accounts, free
   trade, privatization & deregulation). (Paul Beckner) 202-783-3870
   
   COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION
   3544 No Progress Ave, Suite 101
   Harrisburg, PA 17110
   Non-partisan public policy research organization. Seeks to generate
   policy change based on the principles of private initiative and
   renewed citizenship. Publishes books and newsletter. 717-671-1901,
   FAX: 717-671-1905
   
   COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE
   1001 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 1250
   Washington, DC 20036
   Explores free-market solutions to environmental problems, antitrust
   reform & trade; sponsors Jefferson Group pro-market information
   exchange forum. (Fred Smith) 202-331-1010
   URL: http://www.cei.org/
   
   DRUG POLICY FOUNDATION
   4455 Connecticut Ave NW, #B500
   Washington DC 20008-2332
   Organization which argues for reform and repeal of drug laws and
   prohibition on moral, economic and constitutional grounds. Publishes
   Drug Policy Letter. (Cheryl Epps) 202-537-5005
   
   FEDERALIST SOCIETY
   1700 K Street NW, Suite 901
   Washington DC 20006
   Organization of conservative and libertarian lawyers and law students
   which seeks to analyze and influence public policy based on
   constitutionalism. Chapters in law schools across the country.
   202-822-8138
   
   FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION
   30 S Broadway
   Irvington-on-Hudson, NY 10533
   Original libertarian educational foundation, est. 1947. Publishes
   Freeman magazine, books; conducts week-long summer seminars;
   provides material for high school & college debaters. (Hans Sennholz)
   914-591-7230
   URL: http://www.fee.org
   
   FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH ON ECONOMICS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
   502 South 19th #1
   Bozeman, MT 59715
   Promotes public policy reform supporting conservation & wise use of
   natural resources based on property rights, reliance on market
   processes. (John Baden) 406-585-1776, 206-548-1776
   URL: http://www.mcn.net/~free
   
   FRASER INSTITUTE
   626 Bute Street, 2nd Floor
   Vancouver, BC Canada V6E3M1
   Public policy research institute w/free-market orientation; publishes
   books & studies on economic effects of government policy. Center for
   the Study of Economics & Religion division promotes dialogue between
   ecclesiastics and economists. 604-688-0221
   URL: http://www.fraserinstitute.ca
   
   FREE MARKET FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
   PO Box 52713, Saxonwold
   South Africa 2173
   Promotes privatization, deregulation & the free market; publishes
   books & studies; sponsors conferences. (Leon Louw) 642-4407
   
   FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION
   PO Box 63
   Port Hadlock, WA 98339
   Nonprofit journalism group which focuses on First Amendment issues.
   Gives Mencken Award for outstanding libertarian journalism.
   206-385-5097
   
   FREEDOM SCHOOL
   4415 W Pacific Coast Hwy
   Newport Beach, CA 92663
   Teaches Bob LeFevere's dynamic Freedom School; excellent follow-up to
   CATO, IHS, or FEE seminars. Conferences in various locations. (Kevin
   Cullinane) 714-458-1776
   
   FREEDOM PARTY OF ONTARIO
   Box 2214 Station A
   London, Ontario, Canada N6A4E3
   Publishes the Calendar of Individual Freedom (US & Canadian versions
   available). Also publishes newsletters and issue papers, and fields
   candidates for public office. 519-681-3999
   
   FULLY INFORMED JURY ASSOCIATION
   PO Box 59
   Helmville, MT 59843
   Promotes legislation requiring that juries be informed of their right
   to consider both law and fact in reaching verdicts. Publishes FIJA
   Activist. (Don Doig) 406-793-5550
   URL: http://www.fija.org/~fija/
   
   FUTURE OF FREEDOM FOUNDATION
   11350 Random Hills Rd #800
   Fairfax, VA 22030-6044
   Defends free markets, private property, free trade, freedom of
   conscience & civil liberties. Produces audio tapes on history,
   economics, philosophy & principles of liberty; publishes Freedom
   Daily. (Jacob G. Hornberger) 703-934-6101
   URL: http://www.fff.org/freedom/info/fff.html
   
   HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
   800 East Northwest Hwy, Suite 1080
   Palatine, IL 60067
   Provides privatization and deregulation studies and conferences aimed
   at Midwest news editors, news directors and legislative aides. (Joseph
   Bast) 708-202-3060
   URL: http://www.heartland.org/
   
   INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE
   14142 Denver West Pkwy #185
   Golden, CO 80401
   Colorado's public policy center. Endeavors to build consensus on the
   truths of the Declaration of Independence and explores their
   applicability to political and economic issues at the state level.
   (Tom Tancredo) 303-279-6536
   
   INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE
   134 98th Ave
   Oakland, CA 94603
   Public policy institute. Sponsors nonpolitical studies into critical
   public issues; publishes books & the Independent; conducts
   conferences. (Carl Close) 510-632-1366
   
   INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION, CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF POPULAR CULTURE
   9911 West Pico Blvd, #1290
   Los Angeles, CA 90035
   "Right wing" civil liberties group which fights political correctness
   on college campuses. A public service law firm dedicated to protecting
   the Bill of Rights. 310-843-3699
   
   INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES
   4084 University Drive #101
   Fairfax, VA 22030-6812
   Searches for the best moral argument for a free society, and
   discovers, encourages and supports scholars who articulate that
   argument. (David Nott) 703-934-6920
   URL: http://osf1.gmu.edu/~ihs/
   
   INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
   1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 200 South
   Washington, DC 20004-2505
   Uses strategic litigation, training and outreach to secure greater
   protection for individual liberty and to challenge the scope of
   government. Publishes Liberty & Law. 202-457-4240
   URL: http://www.vix.com/objectivism/ij.html
   
   INSTITUTE FOR OBJECTIVIST STUDIES
   82 Washington St, Suite 207
   Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
   Sponsors seminars & lectures to advance Objectivism as basis for
   theoretical knowledge, social progress & individual happiness.
   Supports research & publishes the IOS Journal. (David Kelley)
   914-471-6100
   URL: http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~diana/objectivism/ios/
   
   INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
   2 Lord North Street
   London SW1T3LB, England
   Conducts public policy research with a free market orientation;
   publishes newsletter, books and video tapes on freemarket subjects.
   0114471-799-3745
   URL: http://www.iea.org.uk/
   
   INSTITUTE OF POLITICAL ECONOMY
   Utah State University
   Logan, UT 84322-0725
   Research institute. Studies political, philosophical & moral
   foundations of a free society. Sponsors conferences, issue papers &
   opeds. (Veronica Ward) 801-797-2064
   
   INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY
   836-B Southampton Rd., #299
   Benicia, CA 94510-1960
   International libertarian network. Publishes issue papers, Freedom
   Network News; sponsors int'l conferences.
   Vince Miller, President
   707-746-8796
   707-746-8797 Fax
   71034.2711@compuserve.com
   URL: http://www.isil.org
   
   JAMES MADISON INSTITUTE
   PO Box 13894
   Tallahassee, FL 32317
   Researches issues of concern to Florida & other southeastern states.
   Emphasizes economic freedom, individual responsibility, limited gov't.
   Publishes monographs & newsletter. (Peter Schweizer) 904-386-3131
   
   KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS
   PO Box 305151
   Nashville, TN 37230
   Produces audio tapes of the words of great thinkers, many with a
   freedom orientation (Jefferson, Smith, Thoreau, etc.) (Michael
   Hassell) 615-742-3852
   URL: http://www.cassettes.com/
   
   LAISSEZ FAIRE BOOKS
   938 Howard Street #202
   San Francisco, CA 94103
   Sells wide selection of libertarian, history, philosophy & Randian
   books, audio tapes, videos; informative monthly book catalog.
   415-541-9780, 800-326-0996, FAX: 415-541-0597
   URL: http://www.LaissezFaire.org/
   
   LANDMARK LEGAL FOUNDATION
   2345 Grand Avenue #2310
   Kansas City, MO 64108
   Engages in aggressive litigation to protect and promote a free-market
   economy and Constitutional principles. 816-474-6600, FAX: 816-474-6609
   
   THE LIBERTARIAN ALLIANCE
   25 Chapter Chambers, Esterbrooke Street,
   London SW1P 4NN, England
   Probably the most active libertarian group outside of North America.
   Has published over 500 papers on a variety of issues. Conducts regular
   meetings, conferences and seminars.
   
   Tel: +44 171 821 5502, Fax: +44 171 834 2031
   Director: Chris R. Tame chris@rand.demon.co.uk
   Editorial Director: Brian Micklethwait (unwired)
   Netmaster: Ian Geldard igeldard@capital.demon.co.uk
   Libertarian Alliance Email: LA@capital.demon.co.uk
   URL: http://www.digiweb.com/igeldard/LA/
   
   LIBERTARIAN FAMILIST MOVEMENT
   PO Box 4826
   El Paso, TX 79914-4826
   Family oriented children's rights advocates. Publishes Libertarian
   Familist (Bob Krel) 915-755-6940
   
   LIBERTARIAN FUTURIST SOCIETY
   89 Gephard Road
   Pinfield NY 14526
   Advocates future of voluntary action as opposed to government action.
   Organized to encourage writers to explore the future of a free society
   and free mind. Gives Prometheus Award for best science fiction work
   consistent with principle of freedom. No phone.
   URL: http://www.libertarian.com/LFS/
   
   LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CANADA
   1 St. John's Rd. Suite 301
   Toronto, Ontario, M6P 1T7
   Runs candidates for public office; holds an annual convention.
   416-763-3688
   URL: http://clipper.uvic.ca/GVLA/lpcan.html
   
   LIBERTARIAN PARTY-U.S.A.
   2600 Virginia Ave NW, Suite 100
   Washington, DC 20037
   Runs candidates for public office; publishes Libertarian Party
   News; holds biannual convention. (Perry Willis) 202-333-0008
   URL: http://www.lp.org/
   
   LIBERTARIANS FOR LIFE
   13424 Hathaway Drive
   Wheaton, MD 20906
   Formed to show why abortion is aggression under general libertarian
   principles. Reasoning is expressly philosophical rather than
   religious. (Doris Gordon) 301-460-4141
   
   LIBERTARIAN PRESS, INC
   PO Box 309
   Grove City, PA 16127
   Sells a limited selection of libertarian and Austrian economic
   titles. Book catalog. 412-458-5861
   
   LIBERTY FUND
   8335 Allison Pointe Trail, Suite 300
   Indianapolis, IN 46250
   Encourages study of the ideal society of free and responsible
   individuals. Sponsors conferences, publishes books, produces films.
   (Charles King) 317-842-0880
   
   LIBERTY MAGAZINE
   PO Box 1181
   Port Townsend, WA 98368
   Bimonthly review of libertarian & classical liberal thought, culture,
   politics. Contributors include Hospers, Hess, Casey, other libertarian
   notables. (R.W.Bradford) 360-385-5097
   URL: http://www.LibertySoft.com/liberty
   
   LIBERTYTREE NETWORK
   134 98th Ave
   Oakland, CA 94603
   Mail order supplier of free market books, audio tapes, video tapes,
   collectibles and gifts. (David Theroux) 510-568-6047, 800-927-8733
   
   LINCOLN LEGAL FOUNDATION
   100 W Monroe #1600
   Chicago, IL 60603
   Public interest law center defends individual liberty, promotes free
   markets and works to limit government power through rule of law. (Joe
   Morris) 312-606-0951
   
   MACKINAC CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY
   119 Ashman St, PO Box 568
   Midland, MI 48640
   Analyzes Michigan economic issues from a free market perspective.
   Sponsors seminars; publishes commentaries and studies. (Lawrence Reed)
   517-631-0900
   
   MANHATTAN INSTITUTE
   52 Vanderbilt Ave
   New York, NY 10017
   Promotes free market with books, symposia & Manhattan Report for
   scholars, officials & the public. (Lawrence Mone) 212-599-7000
   
   NATL CENTER FOR POLICY ANALYSIS
   12655 N Central Expressway, #720
   Dallas, TX 752431739
   Does policy research on privatization; focus is health care, welfare;
   publishes books & monographs. (John Goodman) 214-386-6272
   
   NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR REFORM OF MARIJUANA LAWS (NORML)
   1001 Connecticut Ave NW #1010
   Washington DC 20036
   Organization which calls for repeal of laws against marijuana
   cultivation, production and use. Assists those who are in violation of
   current laws. Publishes Active Resistance. (Richard Cowan)
   202-483-5500
   URL: http://www.norml.org/
   
   NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION
   713 Maryland Ave NE
   Washington, DC 20002
   Lobbies to reduce taxes; ranks Congressmen w/"Spending Score."
   Dollars & Sense newsletter. (Pete Sepp) 202-543-1300
   
   PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION
   2151 River Plaza Drive, Suite 305
   Sacramento, CA 95833
   Law firm; litigates in support of free enterprise, property rights,
   limited gov't. Publishes In Perspective newsletter. (Robert K. Best)
   916-641-8888
   
   PACIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE
   755 Sansome Street #450
   San Francisco, CA 94111
   Publishes studies & books on market solutions to social, economic,
   environmental issues. (Sally Pipes) 415-989-0833
   
   PIONEER INSTITUTE
   85 Devonshire Street, 8th Floor
   Boston, MA 02109
   Commissions indepth marketoriented studies from scholars on
   Massachusetts public policy issues. Runs annual citizen contest on
   privatization ideas. (James Peyser) 617-723-2277
   
   POLITICAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CENTER
   502 South 19th Ave #211
   Bozeman, MT 59715
   Specializes in natural resource economics, hazardous waste policy,
   Native American issues; publishes PERC Reports, books & oped pieces.
   406-587-9591
   
   THE PRAGMATIST
   PO Box 387
   Forest Grove, PA 18922
   Bimonthly magazine presents practical arguments for libertarianism.
   Analyzes issues from a pragmatic standpoint. (Jorge Amador)
   
   PRIVATIZATION CENTER
   3415 S Sepulveda Blvd #400
   Los Angeles, CA 90034
   Privatization clearinghouse. Publishes Privatization Watch
   newsletter, privatization yearbook, and Howto Guides. (Bill Eggers)
   310-391-6525
   
   REASON FOUNDATION
   3415 Sepulveda Blvd #400
   Los Angeles, CA 90034
   Educates public on principles of a free society with Reason magazine,
   oped articles, and more. (Robert Poole, Jr.) 310-391-2245
   URL: http://reason.org/
   
   RENAISSANCE BOOK SERVICE
   6639 Magnolia Ave
   Riverside, CA 92506
   Offers wide selection of free market books; selection in German,
   Spanish & French; catalog available. (Gene Berkman) 909-369-8843
   
   REPUBLICAN LIBERTY CAUCUS
   1717 Apalachee Pkwy, Suite 434
   Tallahassee, FL 32301
   Works to move Republican party toward greater support for libertarian
   ideals through education & outreach efforts. Supports
   libertarian-minded candidates for office. Publishes Republican
   Liberty. (Eric Rittberg) 904-878-4464
   URL: http://w3.ag.uiuc.edu/liberty/rlc/index.html
   
   SERVICES GROUP
   2300 Clarendon Blvd #1110
   Arlington, VA 22201
   Consults on liberalization of economic policies, esp. free trade
   zones, private provision of public services. (Mark Frazier)
   703-528-7444
   
   SOUTHEASTERN LEGAL FOUNDATION
   3340 Peachtree Road, NE
   Suite 2515
   Atlanta, GA 30326
   Public interest law center. (Matthew J. Glavin) 404-365-8500, Fax:
   404-365-0017
   
   TAX FOUNDATION
   1250 H Street NW, Suite 750
   Washington, DC 20005-3908
   Affiliated with Citizens for a Sound Economy. Nonpartisan think tank
   which has monitored tax & fiscal activities of federal, state, and
   local gov't since 1937. Publishes Tax Features; coined idea of "tax
   freedom day." (J.D. Foster) 202-783-2760
   
   THE VOLUNTARYIST
   PO Box 1275
   Grambling, SC 29348
   Bimonthly publication explores nonpolitical strategies for achieving
   liberty. (Carl Watner)
   
   VON MISES INSTITUTE
   415 W. Magnolia, College of Business #101
   Auburn, AL 368495301
   Promotes Mises' principles with seminars, books; publishes The Free
   Market and Austrian Economics Newsletter. 334-844-2500
   URL: http://www.duc.auburn.edu/~lvmises/
   
   WRI FILMS, WORLD RESEARCH INC.
   PO Box 9359
   San Diego, CA 92169
   Produces liberty-based educational films on economics, inflation,
   social justice, poverty, etc. (Dan Loeffler) 619-456-5277
   
     
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