http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/political-thought.xmlPolitical Thought - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2013info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {0ED303C8-4F48-4E8C-B348-02F114DC8650}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/5/opportunity-conservatismMatthew Spalding, Ph.D., Stuart M. Butler, Ph.D., Matthew Spalding, Stuart ButlerA robust debate is under way about the future of conservatism, and there are plenty of lessons to be learned from the 2012 election and current trends in American politics. Unfortunately, the conversation so far has largely consisted of calls for modifying basic conservative positions, especially on social policy, and for targeting government spending and programs to appeal to particular demographic groups.Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{74470D44-04E6-4E2F-84F1-4A6DEFC31699}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2013/04/brookes-fox-chechnyaPeter Brookes, Peter BrookesSenior Fellow Peter Brookes discusses Chechnya after the Boston bombings on Fox News' 'Happening Now'. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{45EA084B-77B9-4283-A7DB-6CFE363554DA}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/james-madison-father-of-the-constitutionColleen Sheehan, Colleen SheehanMadison believed that he and his generation of American Founders had discovered the way to rescue popular government from its past failures, but that its ultimate success depended on the great experiment in self-government entrusted to the hands of future generations.Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{3094E0A1-0AFD-4959-8CE1-138D17F12BAB}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2013/04/gardiner-cavuto-thatcherNile Gardiner, Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.Director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom Nile Gardiner discusses Lady Thatcher's life and legacy on Fox Business' 'Cavuto'. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{79FC80AC-E307-401C-8E45-6F99E4AA48C5}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/03/confronting-washingtons-administrative-state-a-renewed-role-for-the-statesRobert E. Moffit, Ph.D., Robert MoffitWashington’s power is exercised through its complex bureaucratic operations: the enforcement of innumerable and detailed rules and regulations devised and promulgated by executive offices, administrative agencies, and departments. It is a regulatory regime that produces far more detailed edicts than the relatively small number of laws enacted by Congress.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:44:00 -0400{8BEE9613-E3DF-46D5-9AAB-A1F5682D6AFD}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/03/herbert-croly-progressive-apostleSidney A Pearson, Jr, Sidney PearsonHerbert David Croly (1869–1930) was one of the most influential public intellectuals of the Progressive movement in the early 20th century, but his influence was not limited to his own era. Croly’s ideas were also instrumental in shaping President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:18:00 -0400{CA80ADC0-CECE-4147-A06F-5ECCB2213554}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/audio/2013/02/podcast-shaw-presidents-dayJulia Shaw, Jackie Anderson, Julia Shaw, Jackie AndersonResearch Associate Julia Shaw discusses the myths surrounding Presidents Day and George Washington's birthday and highlights author Amity Shlaes' recent visit to The Heritage Foundation to discuss her latest book, 'Coolidge', on this week's Heritage in Focus. Jackie Anderson hosts. To get regular updates on Heritage in Focus podcasts, visit our RSS feed or subscribe on iTunes. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{F3B0A311-6198-4815-938F-AAB78B5833FC}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/02/calvin-coolidge-forefather-of-our-conservatismJoseph Postell, Ph.D., Joseph PostellCalvin Coolidge is the only President in American history born on the Fourth of July. It is appropriate that he bears this distinction, since Coolidge embodied a dedication to the principles that the Founders fought to establish in the American Revolution.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:47:00 -0500{F2734F79-F432-43B2-AFD4-6CC89E669E9F}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/02/constitutional-conservatives-in-the-progressive-era-elihu-root-william-howard-taft-and-henry-cabot-lodge-srJohnathan O'Neill, Johnathan O'NeillElihu Root (1845–1937), William Howard Taft (1857–1930), and Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. (1850–1924) were leading members of the Republican Party during the Progressive era of the early 20th century. They strove to preserve the core tenets of American constitutionalism from the largest ambitions of Progressivism.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{E2A15706-D018-4628-8F10-EBAA227E7B0F}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/2/drone-strikes-and-just-warJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., James CarafanoPresident Obama’s drones are all over the map—and so is public opinion about U.S. covert operations against transnational terrorists. The recent domestic grumbling over drones is likely to have zero impact on how Congress exercises oversight. But the ferocious international debate now underway may well curtail how the United States chases down its enemies in the future.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{C92C4366-BF88-4626-9CF7-E8B548BDD7D0}http://www.heritage.org/research/lecture/2013/02/the-constitution-and-its-promiseThe Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy, The Honorable Anthony M. KennedyThe heritage of liberty is bound up with the Constitution, which defines who we are as a people.Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{73ABA692-3C58-4EA2-912C-80489393FEA6}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2013/01/demint-kudlow-govt-spendingJim DeMint, Jim DeMintHeritage President-Elect Senator Jim DeMint discusses how he intends to shape Conservative messaging on CNBC's 'Kudlow Report'. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500{76B57655-B6F8-4ECC-81C2-4A9189F1D448}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2013/01/goff-farm-bill-nbc-erieEmily Goff, Emily GoffResearch Associate Emily Goff discusses the opportunities law makers have with the current draft of the Farm Bill on NBC's Erie Affiliate. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500{17E1B9FB-CAD2-4A83-A017-A9D6CD369D95}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2013/01/brookes-happening-now-hagel-nomPeter Brookes, Peter BrookesSenior Fellow Peter Brookes discusses President Obama's nomination of Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense on Fox News' 'Happening Now'. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500{046B0E19-1C51-4CF6-B161-4D0C315927FC}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/12/william-f-buckley-jr-conservative-iconLee Edwards, Ph.D., Lee EdwardsWilliam F. Buckley Jr. was the renaissance man of modern American conservatism.Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:16:00 -0500{98C9286E-F73E-4038-A18E-B6548044E024}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/12/from-administrative-state-to-constitutional-governmentJoseph Postell, Ph.D., Joseph PostellAmericans should work together to forge an alternative to the administrative state so that we preserve our constitutional principles for future generations.Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:01:00 -0500{12E0A767-E943-47B4-AE25-EC9DF305CBB7}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/audio/2012/12/podcast-edwards-demintLee Edwards, Jackie Anderson, Lee Edwards, Ph.D., Jackie AndersonHeritage Distinguished Fellow Dr. Lee Edwards discusses Senator Jim DeMint's decision to step down from Congress and head The Heritage Foundation in April 2013 after Dr. Ed Feulner, President and founding Board member, steps down. Jackie Anderson hosts. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500{74C3C400-8DB4-49F1-B79C-67ABF4F2CCB1}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2012/12/feulner-demint-situation-roomEdwin Feulner, Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D.Heritage President Dr. Ed Feulner and President-Elect Senator Jim DeMint discuss Sen. DeMint's resignation from the Senate and his plans to take on the Presidency at Heritage on CNN's 'The Situation Room'.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500{F05127EA-2E0A-4874-B6F1-2E51F7401314}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/12/a-federalist-conception-of-the-pardon-powerPaul Rosenzweig, Paul RosenzweigThe Pardon Power is, in effect, the personification of the government acting as a check on the institutions of the government. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:43:00 -0500{135BB4AE-2B9D-44DB-9328-9A87C4200FA9}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2012/12/gonzalez-huckabee-hispanicsMike Gonzalez, Mike Gonzalez Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500