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Conservatism is an ideology rooted in American founding principles. It prioritizes individual choice and rights over big government, one-size-fits-all solutions and viewpoints.

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The Problem of Nationalism

Dec 13, 2019 13 min read

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Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

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REPORT

How to Think About the Foundations of American Conservatism

Dec 10, 2008 28 min read

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Interns Debate: Conservatism vs. Libertarianism

Jul 25

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Climate Change Is Best Countered by Economic Freedom Anthony B. Kim

Nov 19, 2021 2 min read

HERITAGE EXPLAINS

Why Britain Can't Stand Joe Biden

This week, Nile Gardiner, director of Heritage’s Thatcher Center for Freedom, explains why Britain can’t stand President Joe

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The Israel Test of the Democratic Party

Oct 29, 2021 2 min read

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Superman No Longer Fights for “the American Way,” but He’s the Hero America N... Douglas Blair

Oct 27, 2021 4 min read

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Justice Clarence Thomas’ Long Career Has Had a Profound Impact on Our Liberty Thomas Jipping

Oct 25, 2021 6 min read

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2021 National Civics Expo

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Feminism: An Elite Ideology Brenda Hafera

Oct 20, 2021 4 min read

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Justice Clarence Thomas’ Exemplary Service Has Deep Roots Thomas Jipping

Oct 18, 2021 4 min read

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