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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

Dec 10, 2008 28 min read

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Launch of “American Founders” & Presentation of America’s 250th Anniversary Innovation Prizes

Jun 24

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Stuck With Freedom, Stuck With Virtue Richard Reinsch

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Prudence and Populism Richard Reinsch

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Republican Education and Dissent Mike Gonzalez

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Our Children Should Aspire to Being More Than Corporate and State Workers Jay P. Greene, PhD

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

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What the Constitution Can Give Us Richard Reinsch

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“Tear Down This Wall” Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

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The Case for Nationalism and a Religious Revival Kevin D. Roberts, PhD

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