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Libertas Institute (Utah)
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The Libertas Institute (LI) is a libertarian think tank located in Lehi, Utah, United States.[3] The organization's stated mission is "to advance the cause of liberty within the State of Utah."[2][4] The Institute focuses on free market policies, private property rights, and civil liberties issues, including police reform.[1]
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Issues
In February 2015, the Libertas Institute and the Drug Policy Project of Utah conducted a poll which showed that the majority of Utah residents favor the legality of medical cannabis.[5] The organization has opposed current regulations on the study of agricultural marijuana, arguing that regulations governing the state's public university research of hemp are too strict.[6] Along with the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah, the Libertas Institute opposed a Utah legislative bill that would allow state police to use unmanned drones without a search warrant.[7] The organization favors allowing ridesharing companies to legally compete with taxi cab companies.[8]
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Tuttle Twins
The Tuttle Twins is a libertarian children's book series published by the Libertas Institute and written by Libertas President Connor Boyack. The series was made into a television show that raised $4.6 million in crowdsourced funding.[9]
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