[4] The organization's stated mission is to "educate people about the values of individual liberty, economic freedom, and accountable government.

The Grassroot Institute has published commentary on a variety of political issues, from a legal minimum wage to Hawaiian sovereignty.

Academic works are inspired by the writings of scholars such as Frederic Bastiat, Murray Rothbard, Milton Friedman, F.A.

The Institute hasn't made any public comments on whether the rail should stop at Middle Street, which is a popular belief among opponents.

[9] The Grassroot Institute joined with other groups to file suit against the State of Hawaii's efforts to form and gain federal recognition of a race-based, sovereign nation.