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Why support CIT?
Center for Independent Thought is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting critical thinking, liberty, and free markets through engaging video content and lesson plans.
CIT’s Stossel in the Classroom program, offers free videos and lesson plans—used by over 122,000 educators—to bring real-world issues into the classroom through the lens of independent thought and civil discourse.
Your gift keeps our materials free for teachers, accessible to students, and true to our mission—without government funding.
Our Impact,
Thanks to Donors Like You
We create short videos, discussion guides, and printables that help students think critically about government, markets, and individual freedom.
🎓 122,000+ educators using our resources
📚 Video library used in all 50 states
🧠 Liberty-centric lessons covering civics, economics, current events, and history