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The Alexis de Tocqueville Institution is a public-interest research foundation for democracy, tax-exempt under section 501-c-3 of the IRS code. AdTI was founded by a resolution drafted July 29, 1985, approved at Sammy's Restaurant near Morristown, New Jersey by initial directors Martin Boles, Merrick Carey, Gregory Fossedal, Elizabeth Sullivan, and Dennis Teti.

AdTI research strives to bring the insights and spirit of our namesake, Alexis de Tocqueville, to application to vital policy and ideopolitical issues of the day. We offer young journalists and scholars the opportunity to work on highly original research, through sponsorship of both independent projects, and participation in Tocqueville white papers under the direction of senior staff and AdTI associates.