The Heartland Institute

The Heartland Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on promoting free-market policies and scientific skepticism, particularly on issues like climate change, education, and health. It conducts research, publishes reports, and hosts events to influence public policy and opinion. Often aligned with conservative and libertarian viewpoints, the Institute aims to reduce government intervention and increase individual choice in societal matters. While it positions itself as a defender of free expression and scientific debate, it has faced criticism for its stances on climate science and its funding sources.