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

Aug 12, 2020 3 min read

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How Ronald Reagan Won the Cold War Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Feb 26, 2020 4 min read

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The Problem of Nationalism Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

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False Dichotomies, the Common Good, and the Future of Conservatism Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.

Sep 18, 2019 7 min read

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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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What Is Conservatism? Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Oct 25, 2018 4 min read

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Bucking the Liberal Establishment Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Oct 24, 2018 3 min read

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Firing Bad Federal Workers Is the Answer for a Better Government Stephen Moore

Jul 30, 2018 2 min read

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