American History

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The principles of America’s Founders must be restored to their proper role in the public and political discourse, influencing public policy and reforming government to reflect constitutional limits.

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The Conservative Roots of American Conservationism

Jan 22, 2024 42 min read

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Rachel Alexander Cambre

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Is the Fourth of July a Holy Day?

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Rachel Alexander Cambre

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Zombie Deneenism Richard Reinsch

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Presidents Day Reflections on George Washington’s American Character Brenda Hafera

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What the Constitution Can Give Us Richard Reinsch

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Recovering the American Proposition with Peter Augustine Lawler Richard Reinsch

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Is American Democracy at Risk? Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

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The Freedom Letter to the Romans Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

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Bologna: Birthplace of the University Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

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Pliny’s Problem With Christianity—And Ours Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

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