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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.

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The Problem of Nationalism

Dec 13, 2019 13 min read

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Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

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REPORT

How to Think About the Foundations of American Conservatism

Dec 10, 2008 28 min read

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Event

The Lee Edwards Lecture in Conservative Leadership: How Reagan Won the Cold War

Jun 13

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The “Sainted Junior Senator From New York” Turns 100 Richard Reinsch

Mar 15, 2023 5 min read

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Willmoore Kendall’s American Affirmation Richard Reinsch

Feb 2, 2023 10 min read

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Project 2025 Spencer Chretien

Jan 31, 2023 2 min read

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Republican Workhorses Won by Showing Leadership on Key Issues Kevin D. Roberts, PhD

Nov 14, 2022 3 min read

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Giorgia Meloni and the Triumph of American Conservatism Kevin D. Roberts, PhD

Oct 11, 2022 3 min read

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What the Constitution Can Give Us Richard Reinsch

Sep 19, 2022 9 min read

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What Is Our Peace? Richard Reinsch

Sep 14, 2022 10 min read

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Conservatives Shouldn’t Apologize for Healthy Skepticism of Big Government Samuel Gregg, Ph.D.

Aug 22, 2022 3 min read

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