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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

Mar 4, 2025

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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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What the Constitution Can Give Us Richard Reinsch

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Renewing Respect for American Character, Citizenship Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

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Finding the Constitution’s Common Good Richard Reinsch

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How Conservatives Can Deliver for America

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Americans Know More About the Kardashians Than They Do About Constitution

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Heritage Research Impacts Policy on Tax Cuts and Immigration

Feb 21, 2020 3 min read

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Constitution Day Is Not Just Another Tuesday—It’s a Teachable Moment, America The Hon. Kay Coles James

Sep 18, 2019 3 min read

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What Is Conservatism? Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Oct 25, 2018 4 min read

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