Guardians of the American Founding

John Hendrickson: In the end Coolidge and Reagan shared a similar conservative philosophy rooted in the principles of the American Founding.

The Historical Success Story of Tax Cuts

John Hendrickson: The best economic policy can be summed up by tax cuts, budget cuts, and limited government, or to phrase it in simple terms: Constitutional government. 

Jeff Bell (1943-2018)

Jeff Bell, a conservative visionary, Vietnam Veteran and three-time U.S. Senate candidate, passed away suddenly on Saturday night from an apparent heart attack at the age of 74.

Should Iowa Require High School Students to Pass U.S. Citizenship Exam?

John Hendrickson: The Civic Education Initiative is a step in the right direction in reversing this great moral problem of civic ignorance among high school graduates.

Reagan and the Black Panthers

David Shedlock: Contrary to a meme being promoted by gun control advocates President Ronald Reagan supported the 2nd Amendment and did not support gun bans.

Donald Trump Flip Flops on Punishment for Abortions

Donald Trump told MSNBC’s Chris Matthews that he supported punishing mothers who get abortions, but then sent a statement claiming the opposite.

Conservative Economics: Towards A New Framework

John Gustavsson shares four things that conservatives need to understand about economics and about economic policy heading towards the 2016 elections.

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.

Michael Reagan to Iowa GOP: Expand Your Base

Michael Reagan spoke at the Iowa GOP Reagan Dinner in Des Moines and encourage Republicans and Conservatives to find ways to expand their message.

Post-Vacation Iowa Political Round-up

I was away on vacation last week, and there were a few…

They Were Wrong About Reagan, and Now Cruz

The burden of proof. Who bears it? Having history show you to…

Freedom is Never Free

As we celebrate the freedom of our country, let us never forget that freedom is never free. And we have the responsibility to fight for that freedom.

Obama and Reagan: Dueling Brandenburg Gate Addresses

Instead of President Obama’s notion of “peace with justice” we’d be better served by following President Reagan’s policy of “peace through strength.”

Embracing Marriage

We are being bombarded with a message to give up our principles in order to win elections. Instead we need to stand up for marriage.

Our Own Personal Jesus?

Everybody wants a Jesus who matches with their views and sentiments. They want a “user-friendly Jesus.” We don’t get to define our own personal Jesus.

Paul Ryan and Romney’s Stench

Should the Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan ticket lose in November, Paul Ryan will have to deal with any baggage associated with Romney if he has future ambitions.