Independent Inking: Fall 2025
In this issue:
– Read about our summer interns
– The 23rd Annual Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Party
– Colorado’s Clean Energy Plan
– The Democrat’s plan to dismantle TABOR
National Gun Law of Republic of Indonesia
This Issue Paper examines Indonesia’s comprehensive firearms control law. Indonesia has one of the world’s most restrictive civilian firearms systems, with approximately 0.03 firearms per 100 residents. This paper analyzes the legal framework from independence in 1945 to current regulations under Peraturan Kepolisian Number 1 of 2022 (Perpol 1/2022). Unlike in nations where firearms rights […]
The Courage Classic
Hi, I’m Piper Caldara. For years, my dad has written an annual email asking you for help fundraising for the Courage Classic to support Children’s Hospital Colorado, but he thought this year, since he is exploiting me as an Independence intern, perhaps I should tell the story of my two siblings and Children’s. I am […]
Where Life is Written in Water
Where Life is Written in Water: Why Water Issues Unite, Divide, and Matter So Much in Colorado Nearly six million residents and 90 million people in 16 other states depend at least partly on Colorado’s water. Given Colorado’s limited water supply, Colorado’s water remains a contentious issue. In this issue paper, Greg Walcher discusses effective […]
Joe Lehman – The Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Joe Lehman, President of @Mackinac Center, sits down with Jon Caldara to talk about Michigan’s handling of the pandemic, and what the Mackinac Center is doing to fight the unprecedented increase in government power. Get more info at www.mackinac.org View on YouTube
And the Vern Bickel Award goes to. . .
The Vern Bickel Award for Grassroots Leadership goes to Kim Monson Denver – Independence Institute, a Denver-based free-market think tank, announces its presentation of the Vern Bickel Award for Grassroots Leadership Award to radio talk show host Kim Monson of Lone Tree. This award is typically presented in conjunction with Independence Institute’s annual Founders’ Night […]
Independence Institute is hiring; freedom-focused media assistant wanted
While formal video production/editing education or experience is a plus, it’s not as important as an openness to be trained and take ownership in your work, and the ability to grasp new concepts and ideas quickly.
Dave Rubin Keynote & Conversation | Founders’ Night 2019
Dave Rubin addresses the Founders’ Night Dinner crowd and then has a conversation with Independence Institute President Jon Caldara.
VIDEO: David Harsanyi First Freedom Event
David Harsanyi, author of the book, “First Freedom: A Ride Through America’s Enduring History with the Gun” sat down with Second Amendment scholar David Kopel to discuss guns and gun rights in America. Below is the video.
Independent Inking – Fall 2018
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Independent Inking – Summer 2018
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Dave Kopel on Gun Talk with Tom Gresham
Second Amendment scholar Dave Kopel joins Tom Gresham on his show “Gun Talk” on August 19, 2018. They talk about the Independence Institute, our annual Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Party, and the proper way to talk about gun rights to folks who are on the fence.
