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The Hart Conservatives

Whether he would have preferred it at his death or not, much of the media, institutional, and executive-centered conservative movement of today bears Jeffrey Hart's imprint.

Jonathan Hartley
Politics
Jun 16, 2026

“Democratic” Socialism Is Undemocratic

By promoting class hatred, suppressing private initiative, and seeking enhanced control of our lives, today’s democratic socialists undermine patriotism and individual initiative—two qualities that have long distinguished the United States from other major nations.

David Lewis Schaefer
Politics
Jun 10, 2026

America Doesn’t Need to Fear the “Thucydides Trap”

While American leaders can learn much from the ancient Peloponnesian War, the lessons run counter to Xi Jinping’s purposes.

John Yoo
Politics
Jun 9, 2026

Will Alberta Leave Canada?

Premier Smith is trying to navigate a camel through the eye of a needle.

James Allan
Politics
Jun 4, 2026

The Transnational Conservative Project

Intellectual conservatism has proved to be both durable and versatile over the last 250 years, and there is little reason to believe that it will be any less versatile in the future.

Miles Smith IV
Politics
Jun 2, 2026

Trump's MAGA Reparations Fund

No one can, or should, defend these massive legal abuses.

Richard Epstein
Politics
Jun 1, 2026

Statesmanship and the Classical Liberal Order

Modern political debate often assumes we must choose between statesmanship and self-government.

Alexander William Salter
Politics
Jun 1, 2026
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The Education Revolution Is Here and Parents and Children Are Winning

Michael Toth, Daniel Murphy
Politics
Sep 18, 2025

Civitas Conversations: Statesmanship and Our Flailing Country

Thomas D. Howes, Richard M. Reinsch II
Politics
Sep 18, 2025

The Broken Windows in American Higher Education

Tal Fortgang
Politics
Sep 17, 2025

Spencer Cox Provides the Statesmanship America Needs

Thomas D. Howes
Politics
Sep 15, 2025

Conservatism's Timeless Triad: Puritans, Pioneers, and Robber Barons

Ronald W. Dworkin
Politics
Sep 12, 2025

Michael Lucchese on Understanding Reagan's Conservatism and Buchanan's Populism

Michael Lucchese
Politics
Sep 3, 2025
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The Three Whiskey Happy Hour

Steven Hayward brings you the Power Line Blog's perspective on the week's big headlines.

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The Hart Conservatives

Whether he would have preferred it at his death or not, much of the media, institutional, and executive-centered conservative movement of today bears Jeffrey Hart's imprint.

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The Backstory of 1776

The Declaration of Independence was not written to attain liberty. It was written because the founders concluded that England was eroding the liberty they already had.

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