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The Conservative Movement in America - A Crash Course

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 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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