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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. 

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

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The Forgotten Conservative Richard Reinsch

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Heritage Grows Its Presence at CPAC 2020

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Remarks by Heritage Foundation President Kay C. James at CPAC 2020 The Heritage Foundation

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On the Fourth of July, Honoring American Exceptionalism and an Exceptional Am...

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Memorial Day Reminds Us That Our Freedom Didn’t Come Cheaply The Hon. Kay Coles James

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Champion of Liberty: Winston Churchill and His Message to America Justin D. Lyons

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Is America Exceptional? Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

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Still Witnessing: The Enduring Relevance of Whittaker Chambers Richard M Reinsch, II

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