# Independence Institute > Official Independence Institute business agent. Independence Institute is a Colorado-based free-market public policy action tank that educates and informs… ## Ask it a question Independence Institute answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/i2i. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_i2i and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Independence Institute About Independence Institute Who we are Independence Institute is a Colorado-based free-market public policy organization that describes itself as more than a think tank and instead an "action tank." Founded in 1985, Independence Institute educates and informs citizens, legislators, opinion-makers and the media about freedom: - Individual freedom - Economic freedom - Journalistic freedom The organization advances these ideas through: - Policy research and analysis - Groundbreaking legislation and ballot initiatives - Coalition-building and grassroots mobilization - Investigative reporting - Multi-faceted media outreach Independence Institute does not accept government money. 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 - Application of the least-cost principle in energy policy Approach to public policy Independence Institute was founded to promote and protect the principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence: that all persons are created equal and entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The organization: - Seeks private-sector and community solutions to problems rather than government regimentation and control - Offers expertise and provides leadership on a range of Colorado and national policy issues (see the separate document on policy centers and issue areas) Independence Institute is widely recognized as a promoter of freedom in Colorado and across the United States. Source: https://i2i.org ## What Independence Institute does Policy centers and issue areas Independence Institute works on a broad range of public policy issues affecting Colorado and the United States. Its policy centers and projects focus on: - Education policy and school choice - Fiscal policy and taxes - Healthcare policy - Energy policy - Environmental and conservation policy (with an emphasis on free-market approaches) - Transportation and public infrastructure - Government transparency and local government issues - Constitutional law, including the U.S. and Colorado Constitutions - The right to keep and bear arms (Second Amendment) - Emerging technologies and their policy implications What the policy centers do Across these areas, Independence Institute activities include: - Policy research and issue analysis - Developing and supporting legislation and ballot initiatives - Providing expert testimony and legal analysis - Coalition-building with like-minded organizations and community partners - Public education through events, classes and media How Independence Institute engages the public Independence Institute offers: - Written reports, articles and commentaries on current policy debates - Educational resources for citizens and decision-makers - Opportunities to attend events, classes and briefings related to its policy areas For the latest work in any of these issue areas, visitors are directed to the articles, reports and media updated regularly on i2i.org and related Independence Institute outlets. Source: https://i2i.org ## Where Independence Institute works Lists Independence and Denver as a location. Names Colorado, United States, and Independence as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Hours and contact Location Independence Institute is located at: 727 East 16th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80203 General contact information - Main phone: 303-279-6536 - Fax: 303-279-4146 - RSVP line: 303-279-6536 x111 - General email: info@i2i.org Additional contact emails: - Donations: devo@i2i.org - Media inquiries: mi@i2i.org - Website and technical issues: webmaster@i2i.org Office hours - Regular office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Special hours apply for events, classes and other scheduled activities If you plan to visit for a specific event or meeting, confirm details in advance using the contact information above. Email list and updates Members of the public can subscribe to Independence Institute email updates to stay informed about: - New articles and commentary - Policy updates and issue briefs - Events, classes and other opportunities to get involved Requesting a speaker Independence Institute policy experts are available to speak at events or appear as guests on radio, television or podcasts. To request a speaker: - Use the speaker request form on the Independence Institute website, or - Contact the organization using the general phone or email listed above and provide details about your event and topic If you have a question that is not answered in other knowledge documents, contact Independence Institute directly using the information in this document. Source: https://i2i.org ## Media, publications and news from Independence Institute Media, publications and news Independence Institute shares its work and perspectives through several media channels and publications. Complete Colorado Complete Colorado is Independence Institute's news site, featuring: - Aggregated news from around Colorado - Original reporting and investigative journalism - Commentary on state and local issues The site covers topics such as taxation, education, energy, civil liberties and other issues important to Colorado residents. Videos Independence Institute produces video content that presents public policy issues from a free-market, pro-liberty perspective. - New videos are published regularly and highlighted on the Independence Institute website - Viewers can watch full video archives on the organization's YouTube channel Podcasts Independence Institute offers podcasts that provide in-depth discussion of policy topics and current events relevant to Colorado and beyond. Listeners can access the most recent episodes and archives through links provided on the Independence Institute website. Magazine Independence Institute publishes a magazine that shares longer-form articles, analysis and updates from across the organization. Articles and commentaries Independence Institute policy experts write essays, commentaries and analysis pieces on issues affecting Colorado. These are published on i2i.org and often cross-posted or referenced on partner outlets. For the latest content in any of these formats, visitors should check the "Read Our Latest," "Watch Our Latest" and "Hear Our Latest" sections on the Independence Institute homepage. 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