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Conservatism

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. 

First Principles Essays

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How to Think About the Foundations of American Conservatism

Dec 10, 2008 28 min read

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The Lee Edwards Lecture in Conservative Leadership

May 14

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Jul 11

5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Achieving the American Dream: John Catsimatidis Shares Lessons Learned

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May 31

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Midge Decter’s Enduring Impact: A Memorial Conference

Washington, DC

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May 8

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

A Watchman in the Night: Cal Thomas’ 50 Years Reporting on America

Washington, DC

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Mar 14

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The 2023 Russell Kirk Lecture Featuring Bishop Robert Barron

Washington, DC

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Feb 28

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Life and Legacy of Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist, Advocate, and Statesman

Washington, DC

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Nov 14

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

How Cultural Marxism Threatens the United States—and How Americans Can Fight It

Washington, DC

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Oct 19

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The Freedom Agenda & America’s Future Featuring The Honorable Mike Pence

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The 2022 Russell Kirk Lecture: Natural Law and the Recovery of Human Freedom

Washington, DC

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