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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

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The High Cost of Waiting to Drain the Swamp Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

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Trump and the Limits of Presidential Power Ted R. Bromund, PhD

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Rick Perlstein, You're No Herodotus Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

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Can Conservatism Rise Again? Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

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Don't Fear Trump's Tweets James Jay Carafano

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The Fight over Nationalism Is About to Get Messy James Jay Carafano

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An Exciting New Era of Closer and Deeper US-UK Relations Ted R. Bromund, PhD

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