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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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The Problem of Nationalism

Dec 13, 2019 13 min read

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Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

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How to Think About the Foundations of American Conservatism

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The Appropriation of Locke Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

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

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

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

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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.

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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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