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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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REPORT

How to Think About the Foundations of American Conservatism

Dec 10, 2008 28 min read

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Interns Debate: Conservatism vs. Libertarianism

Jul 25

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Brexit Britain Heads for a General Election Nile Gardiner, PhD

Apr 19, 2017 2 min read

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Mass Ave Episode 102: Airstrikes in Syria and the Looming Budget Battle

Apr 17, 2017 1 min read

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Conservatism Made Simple: Know When To Hold ‘Em Jim DeMint

Apr 13, 2017 2 min read

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No Friend of the Poor Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Apr 11, 2017 2 min read

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Patriotism and Young Americans Peggy Noonan

Apr 11, 2017 4 min read

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Mass Ave Episode 101: Updating the Tax System and Draining the Swamp

Apr 11, 2017 1 min read

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What is Patriotism? Peggy Noonan

Apr 11, 2017 3 min read

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Building on Reagan's Vision Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Apr 10, 2017 2 min read

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Rachel Alexander Cambre

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Chris DeMuth

Distinguished Fellow in American Thought, Simon Center

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