There is a growing debate on the American Right about liberty, government power, and what conservatives mean when they speak of the “common good.” A recent Washington Examiner article brought that disagreement into…
As debate over Texas data centers grows, so do calls for moratoriums and local veto power. But should private property rights depend on who wants to buy the land? We examine why conservatives should defend objective rules, neighboring property rights, and free enterprise without abandoning fundamental property rights.
Has conservatism changed? We explore the Republican Party's ideological shift from constitutional conservatism and the TEA Party's limited government principles toward populism, industrial policy, and expanded executive power. It examines whether political principles remain consistent when government authority is exercised by those on the political right and why constitutional limits should outlast partisan victories.
A thriving republic is built one generation at a time. Explore why conservatism must think beyond election cycles and embrace stewardship, legacy, and the responsibility of preserving liberty, constitutional government, and the American republic for future generations.
Conservatism requires more than activism and political victories. Discover why statesmanship, civic virtue, and principled leadership are essential to preserving constitutional government, individual liberty, and the American republic for future generations.
Conservatism is sustained by more than elections and personalities. Discover why enduring institutions, not individual leaders, are essential to preserving liberty, constitutional government, and the future of the conservative movement.
Modern surveillance technology is advancing rapidly, but constitutional protections must keep pace. From automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and Flock cameras to geofence warrants and artificial intelligence, expanding government surveillance raises important questions about privacy, due process, and the Fourth Amendment. This article examines recent cases involving mistaken identification and alleged misuse of surveillance data, arguing that technology should never replace independent investigation or diminish constitutional safeguards. As government gains new investigative tools, preserving individual liberty, government accountability, and the presumption of innocence becomes more, not less, essential.
Has the conservative movement traded principles for algorithms? Discover why outrage, social media, and the attention economy are reshaping conservative priorities—and how first principles can restore strategic focus.
What do conservatives truly stand for? Explore the founding principles of American conservatism, constitutional government, liberty, and why first principles matter more than the political issue of the day.
As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the final installment of 250 Years of Liberty looks beyond history and toward the future. The Republic We Choose to Keep explores why every generation inherits the responsibility to preserve the American experiment, defend constitutional liberty, and pass the principles of self-government, civic virtue, and individual freedom to those who will celebrate America's 300th anniversary.
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