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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

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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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Ten Years to Save the West: Former Prime Minister Liz Truss on Fighting the Global Left

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DeSantis, Newsom, and the Debate for America Kevin D. Roberts, PhD

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Are a Majority of Moms Hateful Extremists?

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To Defend Shakespeare Is to Defend the West Richard Reinsch

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What American Conservatives Can Learn From Spain’s Culture War Mike Gonzalez

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Congress in Limbo: A Brief Survey of the History of the U.S. Congress Joseph Postell

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