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Cato’s Vision for Liberty

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A Time for Action

The pursuit of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace demands relentless determination. This is especially true today—when government power grows without justification, constitutional boundaries are routinely ignored, and partisanship threatens to displace principle.

In the face of these challenges, Cato’s mission is indispensable. We must:

  • stand firm in defense of liberty’s enduring principles
  • remain central in public debates
  • take root in the minds of future generations prepared to carry them forward

Vision for Liberty Campaign

To meet this moment, Cato launched the Vision for Liberty Campaign—a bold initiative to expand our impact and accelerate the spread of the ideas that drive human flourishing.

As we approach Cato’s 50th anniversary in 2027, our mission is clear: to keep liberty at the forefront of national debates and ensure a freer future for generations to come.

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Cato By the Numbers

200+
research studies

2,000+
media appearances

12.2M+
website visits

1.7M+
podcast downloads

1.5 million+
students reached through Sphere

600+
meetings with policymakers

Campaign Priorities

Advancing Ideas That Drive Change

Cato produces rigorous, independent research rooted in the timeless principles of liberty—and ensures those ideas are heard, understood, and implemented.

Equipping Future Generations

Cato is investing in the next generation of principled thinkers, educators, and advocates through a suite of programs reaching millions of students, teachers, and young professionals.

Bringing
Liberty
to Life

In a fast-paced, polarized media landscape, ideas must be delivered with clarity, relevance, and scale. Cato is focused on ensuring the right ideas reach the right audiences at the right time.

“The Cato Institute is the foremost upholder of the idea of liberty in the nation that is the foremost upholder of the idea of liberty.”
—George F. Will

“When I read Cato’s take on a policy question, I can trust that it is informed by more than partisan convenience.”
—Ezra Klein, Journalist

“You know that when Cato is involved… it’s a sane voice, and it doesn’t have an ulterior motive.”
—P.J. O’Rourke

“Over the years, Cato has successfully injected libertarian views into Washington policy and political debates, and given them mainstream respectability.”
—New York Times

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Want to Learn More?

To support Cato’s Vision for Liberty Campaign—through an increased annual gift, a major campaign contribution, or a legacy commitment—contact Harrison Moar at harrison.​moar@​cato.​org.

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Join Us

Since its launch in 2022, the Vision for Liberty Campaign has delivered real results—scaling policy initiatives, engaging policymakers, and reaching millions through cutting-edge digital content and education programs.

Thanks to the steadfast support of our Partners—all gifts to Cato since 2022, including annual contributions, one-time major gifts, and legacy gift declarations, have counted toward the goal—we’ve already secured $260 million of our $300 million campaign target. This support has helped Cato amplify your voice to challenge government overreach, shape national debates, and develop the next generation of liberty-minded leaders.

Liberty endures when people stand for it. Now is the time to act.

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