American History

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The principles of America’s Founders must be restored to their proper role in the public and political discourse, influencing public policy and reforming government to reflect constitutional limits.

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FIRST PRINCIPLES

The Conservative Roots of American Conservationism

Jan 22, 2024 42 min read

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Rachel Alexander Cambre

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COMMENTARY

Is the Fourth of July a Holy Day?

Jul 7, 2023 4 min read

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Rachel Alexander Cambre

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The Mayor, the Monuments, and the Mayhem Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Sep 2, 2020 2 min read

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Can’t Escape the "History" Label Jonathan Butcher

Aug 11, 2020 2 min read

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Why Some Revolutions Fail Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Jul 14, 2020 4 min read

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Why We Must Advocate for Better Civics Education in Our Schools Katharine Cornell Gorka

Jul 2, 2020 4 min read

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Defend U.S. Statues and Monuments: Here’s What the Mobs Really Want to Destroy

Jun 30, 2020 2 min read

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Mob Rule Imperils Western Civilization. Time for Courage and Leadership Jarrett Stepman

Jun 29, 2020 4 min read

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Statues of Juan De Onate and Ponce De Leon Are Attacked; Let’s Take a Closer ... Mike Gonzalez

Jun 26, 2020 4 min read

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Statue Toppling Is Bringing Mob Rule to America Jarrett Stepman

Jun 23, 2020 6 min read

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