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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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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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Tomorrow’s Heritage Kevin D. Roberts, PhD

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Young Americans Increasingly Prefer Socialism. Here’s How To Change Their Minds Samuel Gregg, Ph.D.

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Why Reagan’s Call to Conservatism Needs to Be Heard Again Today The Hon. Kay Coles James

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Back Row America David Azerrad, Ph.D.

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The 3 Big Differences Between Conservatives and Progressives

What’s the difference between a conservative and a progressive?

Here are three examples.

No. 1: Conservatives and

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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

Jun 2, 2015 23 min read

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