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In the Post Trump Era: Look to Coolidge as a Guide

John Hendrickson: In a post-President Trump era both Republicans and conservatives can learn from the principles and philosophy of President Coolidge.

Kirk’s Six Principles of Conservatism

Shane Vander Hart: Conservatism is about principles, not personalities or politics. Russell Kirk offers some principles to help formulate a working definition.

Progress Isn’t Always Progress

C.S. Lewis reminds us that progress means getting nearer to where we want to be, but if we are traveling down the wrong road we are not making progress.

Remembering Senator Barry Goldwater’s Historic Campaign

This January marks the 55th anniversary of Arizona Senator Barry M. Goldwater announcing his intentions to run for president in 1964.

(Video) Three Differences Between Conservatism and Progressivism

Genevieve Wood with the Heritage Foundation outlines three fundamental differences between conservatives and progressives.

The Court Has Never Been An ‘Independent’ Arbiter

Collin Brendemuehl: The court has never been an “independent” arbiter. It has always followed a worldview which for the past century has been both progressive and statist.

Conservative Principles of Public Policy

John Hendrickson: When evaluating public policy conservatives need to consider fundamental principles that will preserve and defend limited government and economic liberty.

Reflecting on “Suicide of the West” by Jonah Goldberg

Collin Brendemuehl: Jonah Goldberg’s work is useful. It’s a little short-sighted in its rejection of Burke. He paints a proper picture of the swamp. He understands the problem of Marx and Darwin in politics. And he clarifies the conservative principle well that economic class is mutable.

Missouri and The Death of a Political Activist

Pat Nicklaus: We recently moved to Missouri. I was excited to meet other like-minded conservatives and I got extremely jazzed when it seemed like I was meeting several. “Seemed like” being the operative words in that sentence.

A Conservative View of Public Policy

John Hendrickson: Conservatives believe that not only is the Constitution based in truth, but also the biblical heritage of the nation. 

Reaching Millennials In This Age of Absurdity

Kelvey Vander Hart: I love conservatism, but as a Millennial, watching the right’s attempt at outreach to this generation can make me cringe.

Drake University Student Senate: Conservative Views Are Hateful

Pro-choice student senator at Drake University attacks CEO of Turning Point USA for being pro-life. Student senators call group “hateful”, “condescending”.

Why Conservatives Should Love Tenure

John Gustavsson: Conservatism started off as an intellectual movement, and it is only as an intellectual movement that it can possibly succeed.

The Dangers of Ron Popeil Conservatism

Adam Graham: We can’t set it and forget it. Politics doesn’t allow eternal conservative victories. Eternal vigilance is still the price of liberty.

Video: Rick Perry Discusses Economics, Foreign Policy & Conservatism

Former Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) discussed economics, foreign policy and the future of the conservative movement in his keynote address at an event in DC.

Federalism and the Future of Constitutional Government

To restore traditional federalism, states as well as the people will have to repent of progressivism and return to the principles of the Constitution.