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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

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The Lee Edwards Lecture in Conservative Leadership

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A Tale of Three Presidential Houses: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Brenda Hafera

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Revolution Principles and American Conservatism Now Richard Reinsch

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True Grit in Tough Times: Governor Kristi Noem Shares Lessons Learned

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The Soul of Politics Kevin D. Roberts, PhD

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On Offense in West Virginia Kevin D. Roberts, PhD

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A Conservative’s Guide to Getting Foreign Policy Right James Jay Carafano

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The Ground Is Shifting Under Francis Fukuyama’s Feet Richard Reinsch

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Exemplars for the West Richard Reinsch

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