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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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Independence Forever Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

Jul 2, 2012 2 min read

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

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Ronald Reagan, Champion of Freedom The Hon. Edwin Meese III

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Introduction and Highlights Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

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Honoring Lincoln Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

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How to Think About the Foundations of American Conservatism

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Is Freedom for Everyone? Natan Sharansky

Sep 7, 2006 25 min read

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Inspiring Hope for Freedom Helle C. Dale

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