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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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First Principles Essays

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How to Think About the Foundations of American Conservatism

Dec 10, 2008 28 min read

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The Lee Edwards Lecture in Conservative Leadership

May 14

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The Future of Conservatism: Community, the Common Good, and State Power Kevin D. Roberts, PhD

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Renewing Respect for American Character, Citizenship Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

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What’s Old Is New: The Right Against God and Man Richard Reinsch

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Jobs, Family, Loyalty: Identifying the Governing Vision of National Conservat... Richard Reinsch

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Finding the Constitution’s Common Good Richard Reinsch

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Conservatism’s Unsung Hero Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

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Angelo Codevilla: The Tragic Loss of a Philosopher and Conservative Legend Helle C. Dale

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The Appropriation of Locke Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

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