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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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Poverty and Welfare in the American Founding Thomas G. West, Ph.D.

May 19, 2015 25 min read

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The True Origin of Society: The Founders on the Family Scott Yenor, Ph.D.

Oct 16, 2013 39 min read

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James Madison: Father of the Constitution Colleen Sheehan, Ph.D

Apr 8, 2013 16 min read

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On Constitution Day, Preserving our Founding Document The Hon. Edwin Meese III

Sep 16, 2012 2 min read

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Nation Has Lost Its Principles Under President Obama Julia Shaw

Jul 8, 2012 2 min read

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Interposition and the Heresy of Nullification: James Madison and the Exercise... Christian G. Fritz, Ph.D.

Feb 21, 2012 41 min read

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Is America Exceptional? Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

Dec 14, 2011 13 min read

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America, the Great Beacon of Liberty Israel Ortega

Jul 5, 2011 2 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

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