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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. 

First Principles Essays

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How to Think About the Foundations of American Conservatism

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The Enduring Wisdom of Russell Kirk Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

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To Reach Younger Audiences, Policymakers Should Turn to the Environment

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We Need a New Fusionism Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

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Why Reagan’s Call to Conservatism Needs to Be Heard Again Today The Hon. Kay Coles James

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Remembering Brent Scowcroft Helle C. Dale

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What Lincoln Would Tell Us About How to Preserve Our Republic Katharine Cornell Gorka

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