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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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The Appropriation of Locke Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Sep 16, 2021 17 min read

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Americans Know More About the Kardashians Than They Do About Constitution

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Cicero: A Republic—If You Can Keep It Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Sep 7, 2021 7 min read

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Sen. Mike Enzi Focused on “What You Can Get Done,” Not Disagreements Doug Badger

Aug 2, 2021 3 min read

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We Need a New Fusionism Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Sep 22, 2020 3 min read

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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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Heritage Grows Its Presence at CPAC 2020

Mar 6, 2020 2 min read

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Remarks by Heritage Foundation President Kay C. James at CPAC 2020 The Heritage Foundation

Feb 27, 2020 5 min read

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