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The principles of America’s Founders must be restored to their proper role in the public and political discourse, influencing public policy and reforming government to reflect constitutional limits.

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FIRST PRINCIPLES

The Conservative Roots of American Conservationism

Jan 22, 2024 42 min read

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Rachel Alexander Cambre

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Is the Fourth of July a Holy Day?

Jul 7, 2023 4 min read

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Rachel Alexander Cambre

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A Drop of “Mercy” on Thanksgiving Brenda Hafera

Dec 3, 2024 3 min read

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How Congress Unleashed the Presidency Chris DeMuth

Nov 1, 2024 8 min read

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Why John Adams Called September 17 One of “The Happiest Days” of His Life Brenda Hafera

Sep 19, 2024 5 min read

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Operation Dragoon: The Forgotten Invasion Of World War II Simon Hankinson

Aug 19, 2024 8 min read

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Claiming Our July 4th Birthright Brenda Hafera

Jul 9, 2024 5 min read

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The Battle Over DEI Is Far From Over Mike Gonzalez

Jun 27, 2024 4 min read

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Don’t Let the Left Ruin Juneteenth’s True Meaning Kevin D. Roberts, PhD

Jun 19, 2024 3 min read

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Why America’s Kids Need To Learn From the Founders via “Classical Schooling”

May 20, 2024 3 min read

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Brenda Hafera

Assistant Director and Senior Policy Analyst, Simon Center

Rachel Alexander Cambre

Visiting Fellow, B. Kenneth Simon Center & Education Policy

Chris DeMuth

Distinguished Fellow in American Thought, Simon Center

Colleen Sheehan

David and Patricia Caldwell Visiting Scholar, Simon Center

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