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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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Why America’s Kids Need To Learn From the Founders via “Classical Schooling”

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

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Why We Must Advocate for Better Civics Education in Our Schools Katharine Cornell Gorka

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Celebrate Juneteenth by Remembering the Importance of Knowing Your Rights Angela Sailor

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"1619" Pulitzer Will Boost Socialist Teaching in Schools Mike Gonzalez

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How One Man Helped Propel the American Revolution Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

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It's Washington's Birthday, Not Presidents' Day Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

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No Greater Lesson Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

Feb 16, 2003 3 min read

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Brenda Hafera

Assistant Director and Senior Policy Analyst, Simon Center

Rachel Alexander Cambre

Visiting Fellow, B. Kenneth Simon Center & Education Policy

Chris DeMuth

Distinguished Fellow in American Thought, Simon Center

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