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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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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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A warming trend from the North Canadian Conservatives back in power Helle C. Dale

Jan 27, 2006 3 min read

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Mourning in America for Reagan's often-forgotten ideas Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Jan 21, 2006 3 min read

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Martin Luther King's Conservative Legacy Carolyn Garris

Jan 12, 2006 7 min read

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Another "Forgotten War" Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Dec 21, 2005 3 min read

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Barry Goldwater: The Most Consequential Loser Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Dec 1, 2005 5 min read

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A Real Education Rebecca Hagelin

Nov 29, 2005 3 min read

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America's little girls ... or tramps? Rebecca Hagelin

Mar 4, 2005 4 min read

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True Faith and Allegiance The Honorable John Ashcroft

Feb 11, 2005 11 min read

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Chris DeMuth

Distinguished Fellow in American Thought, Simon Center

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