American Enterprise Institute
The American Enterprise Institute, originally named the American Enterprise Association, was created in 1938 in New York City. The group expanded in 1943 into Washington, D.C. The subtle name change occurred in 1954 after the group began to gain prominence and recognition throughout the nation. The main goal of their organization is to strengthen ideas of democracy through research and the provision of valuable information regarding relevant topics in our world and society. It is stated in their platform “AEI is dedicated to preserving and strengthening foundations of a free society-limited government, competitive private enterprise, vital and cultural political institutions and vigilant defense-through rigorous
…show more content…
Some of the articles seem to be unbiased and more informational, positioned in the middle of the spectrum. Others tend to take more of conservative stance, reflecting or defending conservative beliefs. Conservative values coincide directly with the above quote concerning two ideals of their belief system. People of conservative ideals believe in limited government power to be sure no on leader can become to powerful, and also in the success of small business rather than large monopolies within large businesses. A website titled Right Wing Watch supports the argument of a conservative biased when they state the organization is “one of the oldest and most influential of the pro-business right-wing think tanks”(www.rightwingwatch.org). A person can get involved with American Enterprise Institute in several ways, such as academic programs, internships, and ultimately a career. Some of the key beneficial aspects of working in this organization include location, involvement with renowned scholars, and development of leadership and communication. Some prominent individuals involved with American Enterprise Institute include Richard Cheney, former Republican Vice President of the United States and his wife Lynne