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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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Jun 6

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A Man and His Presidents: The Political Odyssey of William F. Buckley, Jr.

Washington, DC Live Streamed

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Searching for Self-Reliance Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

May 30, 2017 2 min read

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Mass Ave Episode 107: Andrew Jackson and the Thunderbirds

May 29, 2017 1 min read

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Trump and the Limits of Presidential Power Ted R. Bromund, PhD

May 8, 2017 2 min read

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May 2

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Reagan Rising: The Decisive Years, 1976-1980

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Apr 26

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100 Down, 265 To Go: First Milestone on President Trump’s First Year

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Mass Ave Episode 103: Student Loans, Justice Gorsuch and Nerd Prom

Apr 24, 2017 1 min read

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Rick Perlstein, You're No Herodotus Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Apr 19, 2017 3 min read

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