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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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Event

Interns Debate: Conservatism vs. Libertarianism

Jul 25

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Cicero: A Republic—If You Can Keep It Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Sep 7, 2021 7 min read

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How Donald Rumsfeld Helped Save the Presidency Robert L. Wilkie

Sep 2, 2021 3 min read

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Conservative Politics After Afghanistan James Jay Carafano

Sep 1, 2021 2 min read

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Bologna: Birthplace of the University Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Aug 31, 2021 5 min read

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Conservatives Can and Must Save America From Biden Nile Gardiner, PhD

Aug 31, 2021 3 min read

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Free Trade and Clean Energy Go Together Anthony B. Kim

Aug 30, 2021 2 min read

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Feminism and American Restlessness Brenda Hafera

Aug 24, 2021 6 min read

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Remembering and Appreciating Donald Kagan, Yale Professor, Scholar, and Mentor Ted R. Bromund, PhD

Aug 19, 2021 3 min read

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Chris DeMuth

Distinguished Fellow in American Thought, Simon Center

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