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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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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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Bonfire of the Conservatives James Jay Carafano

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An Antidote to the Left’s Caricature of Conservatism Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

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An Insider’s Look at the Conservative Movement Since 1960 Robert E. Moffit, PhD

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Is the Conservative-Libertarian Alliance Worth Preserving? David Azerrad, Ph.D.

Aug 11, 2017 1 min read

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Freedom Fest Shows the Liberty Movement Is Alive and Well Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Jul 27, 2017 2 min read

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Searching for Self-Reliance Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

May 30, 2017 2 min read

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