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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.

Top Stories of the Decade -- Top Stories of the Decade for Co…

Share your opinion! What were the most defining moments of the first decade of the 21st century?

Top Conservatives Stories of the Decade

The first decade of the 21st century will go down in history as perhaps the most tumultuous decade in the last half a century.

Conservative Perspectives on Health Care Reform

An overview of conservative perspectives on health care reform.

How Conservatives Think About Race

The way conservatives see race informs their world view, policy choices and programs. Their ideology on race relations is often reflected in the judicial opinions they reach and the legislative programs they support (or oppose).

A Look at the Legislation Your Liberal Government Wants to Pass

A look at liberal legislation that is likely to pass now that Democrats have control over the presidency and Congress.

An Overview of Political Conservatism

Basic conservative beliefs on current trends and enduring issues, the people most important to the modern conservative movement, and a round-up of conservative principles, beliefs and ideologies.

US Supreme Court Gives Second Amendment a Victory in Washington, DC Case

In a landmark gun control decision, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling overturning a District of Columbia law banning the possession of handguns. In its decision in the case of DC vs. Heller, the Court found that the 32-year-old handgun ban violated the Second Amendment’s guarantee of the right to keep and bear arms.

Conservatives & Race Relations

For far too long, political correctedness in America has stunted discussion and made it virtually impossible for progress to be made. It is time to set aside hate-talk and confront the issue head-on.

Top 10 Stories of 2007

Here's a look back at the stories that riveted conservatives in the year that was 2007.

Top 10 Stories of 2008

Here's a look back at the stories that riveted conservatives in the year that was 2008.

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