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Conservatism

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. 

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

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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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In Coronavirus Crisis, Let’s Remember the Forgotten Americans Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Mar 30, 2020 5 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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The Problem of Nationalism Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

Dec 13, 2019 13 min read

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Back Row America David Azerrad, Ph.D.

Jun 12, 2019 6 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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Firing Bad Federal Workers Is the Answer for a Better Government Stephen Moore

Jul 30, 2018 2 min read

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The Perils of Presidential Success Ted R. Bromund, PhD

Jul 10, 2018 2 min read

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