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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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The Origins and Revival of Constitutional Conservatism: 1912 and 2012 William A. Schambra

Aug 20, 2012 27 min read

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The First Conservatives: The Constitutional Challenge to Progressivism Johnathan O'Neill

Jul 5, 2011 41 min read

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A few words of advice Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Aug 28, 2000 2 min read

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Reflections on the Recent Past The Honorable Kenneth W. Starr

Jul 19, 2000 13 min read

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ED011896b: Special Interests Still Get Your Money

Jan 18, 1996 2 min read

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