US Conservative Politics - By Category
Conservatism 101
Learn how the ideology of conservative politics has changed over the years, how the issues affect conservatives today and where the movement may be headed based on the views propagated by today's leading US conservative voices.
Conservative Voices
From those who consciously or unconsciously forwarded the ideals of the conservative movement on the economic and social fronts to those who consciously or unconsciously set the movement back through poor leadership or outright attacks, here are the champions and villains who have stirred the conservative pot politically for the last 100 years, whether they're members of Congress, the media or foreign (or domestic) terrorist groups.
Campaigns & Elections
Who are the conservative candidates currently running for office? What is the importance of bygone elections? How were conservative issues dealt with during those campaigns? Click below to learn about the past and present campaigns and elections and their relevance to the conservative movement.
Abortion Issues
The articles selected for this section deal not only with the many-faceted issue of abortion, but also other topics surrounding the issue that are important to conservatives, such as abstinence, pre-marital sex, adoption, family planning and family planning. Within the abortion topic the following articles include stories about late-term abortions and abortions due to rape, incest or unplanned pregnancies. This section also deals with issues of the family such as parenting, gay marriage and the conservative definition of marriage as one man and one woman.
War On Terror
Here's a look into the War On Terror from a conservative perspective, as well as a glimpse at the lasting effects of 9/11 on homeland security, the War on Terror and the War in Iraq.
Church & State
A look at the faith-based agenda of the social conservative political movement as it has evolved in the last 30 years, from religion in schools to homosexuality in the military to government funding for faith-based and community initiatives.
Crime & Punishment
The debate between conservatives over the Christian ideals of forgiveness vs. punishment and justice has run the gamut over the years. This debate has historically raged not only on the death penalty issue, but also on the issue of corporal punishment in schools. We look at current court standards, a history of the debate and major news stories dealing with these issues.
Economy & Taxes
Take a look at the conservative political notions of free enterprise and small government as they were originally promoted by the "Goldwater Conservatives," and follow current news items impacting state and federal budgets, such as immigration reform, health care and the minimum wage.
Education
Whether it's faith in schools, traditional values, home schooling, the president's No Child Left Behind Act, school vouchers or Evolution vs. Creationism, check out the current issues and major news affecting education at every level.
Environment
Many people believe that conservatives aren't conservationists because they believe in free enterprise, when in fact, just the opposite is true. Conservatives believe that by spending less and promoting a free economy, businesses will be forced to develop green products and adopt green production methods due to a rising demand.
Foriegn Policy
Check out the debates over U.S. involvement in the United Nations, U.S. relationships with the "Axis of Evil," as well as historic foreign policy topics such as the rise of communism and socialism and U.S. involvment in the Vietnamese and Korean wars and World War II. Aso look at our articles on current activities in the Middle East as well as homeland security and the struggle to balance diplomacy with national defense.
Conservative Resources
There are many places on the web and at About.com, where you can learn more about the conservative movement, its agenda and where its headed. Here, we'll tell you how to get involved, how to be an effective activist and where you can go to do your part.
Guest Commentary
Ocassionally, US Conservative Politics and Issues at About.com will feature guest commentary from leading national conservatives wishing to contribute their thoughts and ideas. Bookmark this page and check back at least once a month for a fresh perspective on top conservative issues.