conservatism
The Virtue of Gun Ownership and the Decline of Manliness
Manliness itself is increasingly viewed not as a virtue to be nourished and cherished, but as a "toxic" vestige of a bygone barbarism.
'Rush Limbaugh Made Me a Liberal'
I grew up Hasidic, and Rush Limbaugh was my gateway drug to profanity, secularism—and eventually, progressive politics.
Earmarks Are Still a Bad Idea
Earmarks are the latest bad idea Congress is attempting to bring back.
Separating Trump from Trumpism is Key to the GOP's Future
Since his November loss, no one worked harder to get rid of Donald Trump than Donald Trump. Right up until the end, he was his own worst enemy.
President Joe Biden Is Trumpism's Best Asset
What Washington elites don't understand is that Trumpism is much bigger than former President Trump.
The Conservative Path Forward in the Biden-Harris Era
While conservatives' present position is dire, the path forward remains clear.
Dear Conservatives: Big Corporations are Not Your Friends
Policies that treat corporations more favorably than individuals and other business structures are not free-market economics.
If Trump Cares About the Movement He Helped Build, He Should Now Go Away
In order for the movement he helped build to flourish, the president must go away after January 20.
Fiscal Hawks No More: The GOP Shift To Common Good Conservatism Has Begun
Whether the GOP opposition is led in the upcoming years by President Trump or one of the party's next generation of conservative leaders like Senator Hawley, its future lies in a populist program.
Trump's Final Days Could Settle the Issue That's Polarized the Public
Instead of dwelling on electoral defeat, the president might still grab the chance for some version of post-election victory.
Debate: Has the Trump Presidency Changed the Future of Conservatism?
R.R. Reno, editor of First Things, debates Charles C.W. Cooke, editor of National Review Online.
Nationalism and Populism Are the GOP's Future
Times have changed. As is often the case in human affairs, yesterday's solutions give birth to today's problems.
A Defense of Zombie Conservatism
The truth is that the fusionist project is alive and well, and it will likely remain so for the foreseeable future.
Progressives Are Wrong To Oppose the Electoral College
Progressives should favor the Constitution's super-majority procedures, which generally promote more reason and less passion in government, demand greater consensus throughout society for public policy, and protect minority rights.
The Coalition That Trump Built
Republicans have lost the elites under Trump, and they're not coming back. Now it's time to adapt.
Should the Government Aggressively Crack Down on Online Pornography?
Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project debates Hall of Fame adult entertainer Brandi Love.
Science Says Porn Is a Huge Problem. Lawmakers Must Stop Ignoring It
Modern porn isn't anything like your father's Playboy.
Banning Porn Is a Bad Idea. There Are Other Ways To Improve the Internet
We'll never agree on banning porn—that's ridiculous.
Conservative Populists Should Take the Right Lesson from 2020
After four years and two elections, the meaning of "Trumpism" is more up in the air now that it has ever been before.
Restoring America's Moral Foundation
The most important issue facing us on Tuesday is whether America's moral foundation will be strengthened or further damaged, possibly beyond repair.
Trump vs. Trojan Horse Biden: A Choice Between America and America Canceled
Likely, I would not have voted for Trump at any other time. In these revolutionary times, I cannot imagine a better man.
Amy Coney Barrett and the New Feminism of Interdependence
It's time for a new feminism to emerge—and for GOP lawmakers to demonstrate their commitment to family values. That will require defining a new feminism of interdependence and a pro-family economic policy agenda.
President Trump Could Become the Most Consequential President in History
Conservatives are one vote away from guaranteeing that the rule of law prevails on the Supreme Court for generations to come.
The Original Sin of Robert Bork
Robert Bork's failed Supreme Court nomination forever altered the course of judicial politics in America.
America's Fight: Civilization Versus Anarchy
The stakes of this election are terrifyingly high.
A Conservative Path Forward on Big Tech
A Republican FCC commissioner argues for a distinctly conservative approach to Big Tech in the 21st century.
Debate: Does the Private Equity Industry Create Substantial Social Value?
University of Chicago Law School Professor M. Todd Henderson debates American Compass Executive Director Oren Cass.
Private Equity Captures Rather Than Creates Value
The private equity industry fails in its broader obligation to create value for society.