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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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COMMENTARY

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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Two Revolutions for Freedom Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Jul 13, 2021 20 min read

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Sen. James Lankford Interviews Heritage President Kay C. James The Hon. Kay Coles James

Jul 9, 2021 26 min read

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1776: A Lockean Revolution Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Jul 7, 2021 4 min read

HERITAGE EXPLAINS

The Declaration of Independence

It's that time of year when we celebrate our Declaration of Independence. On this episode, we play an interview featuring

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Why “Red, White, and Blue” Should Bridge Red vs. Blue Divide on Fourth of July Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Jul 2, 2021 3 min read

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Jun 24

12:00pm - 1:00pm

VIRTUAL: The Freedom Book: How the Bible Influenced the American Founders

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Anti-Semitism Is an Attack on American Principles Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Jun 2, 2021 7 min read

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Memorial Day History: 5 Best and 5 Worst U.S. Presidents Ever James Jay Carafano

Jun 1, 2021 4 min read

Experts on American History

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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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