Issue Conservatism 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. Copied FIRST PRINCIPLES Big Tech and the Challenge of Self-Government Jul 2, 2024 27 min read Author Matthew B. Crawford Read the report COMMENTARY Progressivism in the Park Dec 3, 2025 12 min read Author Brenda Hafera Read the article Refine by Keyword first principles (5) liberty (4) Communism (3) constitution (3) Freedom (3) Facet Keywords - Faceted Refine by Content Type commentary (4) explainer (1) (-) report (3) Facet Content type report The Origins and Revival of Constitutional Conservatism: 1912 and 2012 William A. Schambra Aug 20, 2012 27 min read report The First Conservatives: The Constitutional Challenge to Progressivism Johnathan O'Neill Jul 5, 2011 41 min read Report How to Think About the Foundations of American Conservatism Dec 10, 2008 28 min read Related Issues Issue Progressivism Issue American History Related Videos Related Videos