Explore Policy

Top Issues

Political Thought

International

National Security

Government Spending

Energy and Climate

Legal and Judicial

Domestic Policy

Culture

Economy

open search Donate

Conservatism

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. 

COMMENTARY

Making Corporations Great Again With the Free Enterprise Initiative

Mar 26, 2026 3 min read

Author

Stefan Padfield, JD

Read the article

COMMENTARY

A Guide to Heritage Sites

Jun 12, 2026 3 min read

Author

Brenda Hafera

Read the article
Nov 17
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Derrick Morgan on Clarity and Conviction in a World Gone Crazy

Refine by Keyword

Refine by Content Type

report

The First Conservatives: The Constitutional Challenge to Progressivism Johnathan O'Neill

Jul 5, 2011 41 min read

Commentary

A Republic, If You Want It Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

Feb 8, 2010 12 min read

Report

How to Think About the Foundations of American Conservatism

Dec 10, 2008 28 min read

Report

The Roots of Modern Conservative Thought from Burke to Kirk Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Jul 9, 2008 28 min read

Commentary

35 Years of Achievements Israel Ortega

Mar 8, 2008 2 min read

Report

The Decline and Fall of the Right to Property: Government as Universal Landlord Edward J Erler, Ph.D.

Oct 19, 2007 About an hour read

Report

Born American: Reflections of an Immigrant Patriot Peter W. Schramm

Aug 3, 2007 24 min read

Commentary

Despite setbacks, conservatism has a bright future Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Feb 1, 2007 2 min read

Experts on Conservatism

See all experts
Mike Gonzalez Headshot
Mike Gonzalez
Angeles T. Arredondo E Pluribus Unum Senior Fellow
welz_alex
Alex Welz

Related Issues

Issue

Progressivism

Issue

American History

Related Videos

Related Videos

Privacy Policy Text Messaging Terms

Copyright © 2026, The Heritage Foundation

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Opt-Out Icon Your Privacy Choices