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US Conservative Politics: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Socialism
A definition of socialism
Top 10 Conservative Web Sites
If you're looking for a variety of conservative positions from a variety of perspectives, these links will take you to them.
Tea Party Defined
A definition of the tea party political movement.
Top Websites 2012
If you are looking for a wide variety of conservative opinion in the era of Obama, this is the list for you. These websites offer a broad range of opinions and information, from multiple sources that will appeal to conservatives and tea party members.
Top 10 Conservative Magazines
Looking for the best conservative writers on the Internet? Check out these sites to read a variety of conservative perspectives from the best minds in the movement.
Judicial Restraint
: Judicial restraint is a legal term that describes a type of judicial interpretation that emphasizes
Top 10 Advocacy Groups
Public advocacy is perhaps the best way to impact government. The lobbyist organizations listed here offer a variety of ways for average Americans to get involved in the political process and accept direct donations from like-minded citizens.
Republicanism
A Definition of Republicanism.
5EconomicProblems
A look at the economic issues heading into Obama's second term and whether or not the president is willing to work with conservatives to tackle these problems.
2013 Mass preview
A preview of the 2013 special election for the US Senate seat vacated by John Kerry.
Dem 2014 Senate
A look at the upcoming 2014 US Senate races and the seats that Democrats must defend.
Gun Statistics
A look at some of the statistics regularly used in gun arguments, and how they are skewed to alter the debate.
Hollywood Conservatives
A look at the Hollywood conservatives who are fighting back against the oppressive liberalism in Tinseltown.
A Conservative Overview
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.
Top 10 Non Fiction Books
Are you looking for books that will help you understand the genesis of the modern-day conservative movement before it became popular? Are you looking for a book about the conservative movement's rise to power? These books will help!
2016GOPPres
A look at possible 2016 candidates for the Presidential race
The Truth About the Tea Party Origins
The origins of the tea party are often misrepresented as being a movement designed to oppose Barack Obama. In reality, the movement opposes Republicans frequently and vigorously.
Gun Rights Q&A
Questions and answers about gun control from a conservative perspective.
Types of Conservatives -- What Type of Conservative are You?
What Type of Conservative are You? Take This Test and See! Learn More Crunchy Cons Cultural Cons Fiscal
Strict Constructionism
: Strict construction is a legal term typically applied to a form of exacting judicial interpretation.
Tort Reform
A definition of tort reform.
Top 5 States
A look at the 5 most conservative states in the US.
What's A Conservative?
A description of six types of conservative ideologies in alphabetical order. These categories break down the conservative movement to its roots and provide suggested reading on the various types of conservative thought.
2014 GOP Seats
A preview of Republican-held United States Senate seats up for re-election in 2014.
Best Conservative iPhone Apps
A review of the best iPhone applications (or apps) for political conservatives.
Health Care Reform
An overview of conservative perspectives on health care reform.
top writers
An eclectic list of the top conservative writers and columnists ranging from the serious to the sarcastic and covering American politics, economics, foreign policy, and current events.
Amnesty Defined
A definition of amnesty.
Top 5 Conservative Justices
Perhaps the most important role of a conservative judiciary is securing the courts against judicial activism by liberal judges aiming to reinvent the Constitution. Conservative judges not only need to practice judicial restraint, they must also take steps to overturn unconstitutional decisions. Nowhere is this concept more important than on the US Supreme Court, where judicial interpretation sets the ultimate legal precedent.
Best Conservative Movies
A look at the top conservative films of all time.
2016 Power Rankings
The first edition of our 2016 GOP Presidential Power Rankings
Gay Marriage Myth
Answers to why conservatives oppose gay marriage.
Third Amendment
Conservative perspectives on the Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
A Profile of Barry Goldwater
“Mr. Conservative” – Barry Goldwater and the Genesis of the Conservative Movement In the 1950s, Barry
Are Conservatives Racists?
Racism is an accusation often lobbed at conservatives, but most of the formerly legitimate reasons for these accusations are no longer applicable. The ties binding the conservative movement to racial intolerance are relics of a foregone era.
Top Conservative Novels
A look at the 10 novels all conservatives should read.
Fiscal Conservatism
Origins of the Movement Although Republicans built their party on the tenets of fiscal conservatism in
Conservatism
A definition of political conservatism in America today.
Top Conservatives on Twitter
Who are the top 20 conservatives to follow on Twitter?
Federalism
Why conservatives believe that stronger state governments are preferable to a stronger federal government.
Unions
Education in America has remained stagnant. Teachers unions put the needs of teachers in front of the needs of students, blocking important education reforms.
Antonin Scalia Bio
A profile of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
Low Info Voters
The description of a class of people known as "low information voters" became a popularized term among
Astroturfing Defined
A definition of astroturfing.
Abortion
The issue of abortion has caused a multitude of political problems for conservatives over the years. The issue's many shades of gray have been making and breaking the conservative movement's political candidates for decades. What is it about this issue that has caused so much dissention within the conservative ranks? We'll attempt to answer this question and others as we get a closer look at conservatives and the issue of abortion.
Jon Voight Bio
A profile of conservative Hollywood actor and Academy Award nominee Jon Voight.
Glenn Beck Bio
A biography of political commentator, radio personality and FOX News analyst Glenn Beck.
TopVPPicks
Reviewing the Top Candidates for the 2012 GOP Vice-Presidential Nomination
Obamataxes
In 2008, Barack Obama frequently made this promise to American voters: "I pledge that under my plan,
Patricia Heaton Bio
A profile of former the two-time Emmy Award-winning Everybody Loves Raymond star and outspoken Hollywood conservative Patricia Heaton.
ConservsVsObama
Learn about the various issues conservatives can use to counter Obama in 2012 presidential election.
Angie Harmon Bio
A profile of conservative Hollywood actress Angie Harmon.
Social Conservatism
Origins of the Movement Social conservatism was ushered in to American politics with the so-called Reagan
Neoconservatism
Origins of the Movement Neoconservatism emerged as a reaction to the counter-culture movement of the
Capitalism
A definition of capitalism and its many forms, from laissez-faire market economies to crony capitalism.
Clarence Thomas Bio
A profile of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
8 TV Shows
A look at some good shows for conservatives to sit back and watch, and not having to worry about being offended.
Palin 2016
Making the case for why Sarah Palin should run for President in 2016
Top 10 Obama Gaffes
A list of the top 10 gaffes made by President Barack Obama during his first six months in office.
Best Conservative Blogs
A look at the best politically conservative American blogs on the Internet.
Democrats in 2016
A conservative take on the frontrunners for the 2016 democratic nomination for President.
Top 5 Conservative Myths
Many people are misinformed about what exactly it means to be a conservative. Some people believe that all conservatives are racist. Others believe they are religious nuts. Still others believe they are homophobes. The only way to dispel these myths is to dive right into them.
Michelle Malkin Bio
A closer look at conservative blogger and pundit Michelle Malkin.
Second Amendment Gun Control
Conservative perspectives on the second amendment and gun control
Newt Gingrich Bio
A profile of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
Conservative Hollywood
What made Hollywood, which was extremely conservative in the early days of American cinema into the liberal powerhouse that it is today.
Jefferson Republican Party
Although the JRP doesn’t have an official platform, it is descended from the original Democratic-Republican party founded by James Madison in 1792 and later joined by Thomas Jefferson. The party eventually was disbanded into two factions in 1824. In 2006, the JRP was founded (party members would say “revived”), and it uses statements made by Jefferson in 1799 as the foundation of its principles.
First Amendment
Conservative perspectives on the First Amendment.
Media Bias Definition
A Definition of media bias as it is commonly referenced in conservative politics.
Conservatives & Religion
A look at the role religion plays in shaping the conservative ideology in politics.
Obama's Inaugural Speech
President Barack Obama's inaugural speech was glorified by the media, but conservatives heard it differently. Read what Obama said, then what conservatives heard him say.
Minimum Wage
A look at why conservatives usually oppose minimum wage increases and the unintended consequences an increase can have.
Immigration Reform
An analysis of the debate over immigration reform that rages among conservatives, looking at the various types of solutions, as well as why the subject is the cause for so much division among those on the right.
CelebSupporters
A list of some celebrities supporting Mitt Romney for President in 2012.
William H. Rehnquist Bio
A profile of Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist.
Conservative Personality Test
You've determined you're a conservative, but aren't sure what kind. Take the conservative personality test and find out!
Top conservative movies
These are some of the top movies that were made between 2010 and 2012 and will appeal to conservatives and tea party members.
TurnoutAndEnthusiasm
The presidential and congressional elections in 2012 will depend heavily on which party is able to get better turnout from their voters. Enthusiasm - a desire to keep or end the status quo - will play a huge role in turnout as well as party identification. We will also look at historical trends and what identification of voters were in those years.
Cultural Conservatism
Origins of the Movement There are no solid dates for when cultural conservatism arrived on the American
Rubio Profile
A profile of rising conservative star Marco Rubio, senator from Florida, and possible vice-presidential pick in 2012.
John Roberts Bio
A profile of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
Crunchy Conservatism
Origins of the Movement In 2006, commentator Rod Dreher published a book called Crunchy Cons , with the
Medical Marijuana
About.com guest writer William Weiss examines the Obama administration's new hands-off policy toward medical marijuana production, distribution and use.
Anti-Government Myth
A look at the myth that conservatives are opposed to all forms of government, as opposed to a smaller and more efficient government.
Top Conservative Third-Parties
Not all conservatives are Republicans by definition, and even those who are may not want to be involved with an organization that has lost considerable credibility over the last eight years. While third parties have often been thought of as protest organizations, rather than practical solutions to undermining the contemporary two-party system, they continue to grow in membership.
G-20
A Definition of G-20 or the Group of 20.
FemaleGovernors
A look at female Republican and conservative leaders across the country.
Paleoconservatism
Origins of the movement Paleoconservative thought in the US is most widely associated with the anti-communist
Marriage
A conservative definition of marriage.
Review: The Blind Side (2009)
Review of the movie, 'The Blind Side,' starring Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron.
2106EstabPres
A look at possible establishment and moderate candidates for the 2016 Republican Presidential Nomination.
Election Calendar
A tracker of important election dates of interest to conservatives
Benghazi Questions
A look into the Benghazi terrorist attack and why the YouTube video became central in the debate.
Conservatives on 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).
What's a Blue Dog Democrat?
What's a Blue Dog Democrat?
Kerwick - Obama & Bitterness
Just days ago, Barrack Obama articulated to a San Francisco audience a succinct explanation of the difficulties
Independent American Party
Founded in 1998, the IAP is a Protestant Christian theocratic political party. It initially existed in several Western states and is a remnant of former Alabama Gov. George Wallace's once-powerful American Independent Party.
BainRomney
Taking a look at some of the top business ventures Romney took part in when he ran Bain Capital in the 1980s and 1990s.
Czar
: In contemporary American politics, a czar is any top-level presidential appointee who does not have
HigherTaxesPoor
Do the rich actually pay for the higher taxes when they become law? Technically, the answer is yes. But
Obama's Czars
A list of President Barack Obama's czars.
School Choice
Conservatives support school choice and giving power to parents in deciding the best education route for their children. Here are the reasons why
A Glimpse of Edmund Burke
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick takes a closer look at the father of the modern conservative movement and why his impact on conservatives is so powerful.
Ronald Reagan Bio
A profile of conservative icon and 40th US President Ronald Wilson Reagan
AZ Illegal Immigration Law
Separating fact from fiction and taking a look at the causes and realities of Arizona's new illegal immigration law.
Sarah Palin on the Issues
A closer look at vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's positions on 10 major issues.
Clint Eastwood Profile
A profile of Hollywood conservative and Academy Award winner Clint Eastwood.
Mike Pence Bio
A closer look at Indiana Congressman and House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence.
2012Results
Follow the road to the 2012 Republican Party nomination for President of the United States. Up to date results of all the GOP primaries and caucuses.
John McCain's Platform
An overview of John McCain's platform on the economy, healthcare, national security, educational, Iraq, climate change, veterans, immigration, sanctity of life, second amendment, judicial change and ethics reform.
Paul Ryan Bio
A biography of Republican House Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.
Stem Cell Research Enhancement
The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act is virtually assured to pass either in 2009 or 2010, thanks to a Democratically controlled government.
Battlegroun 2012 Overview
A brief overview of the top battleground states in the 2012 election cycle, with links to deeper discussions of each state.
Fifth Amendment
Conservative perspectives on the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
America First Party
The original America First Party was founded in 1944, but changed its name to the Christian Nationalist Crusade in 1947. In 2002, a new America First Party was formed by Pat Buchanan’s supporters, who expressed disgust over the way he was treated by the leadership of the declining Reform Party. While not overt, there are several references to faith and religion in the ideology of the America First Party.
National Sales Tax
A look at a national sales tax, a possible alternative to the income tax.
David Petraeus Bio
A closer look at US Army General David Petraeus.
5 Conservative Celebrities
A list of twitter feeds to follow from some of Hollywood's most daring celebrities: Admitted Conservatives.
Dennis Hopper Bio
A profile of conservative Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper, who died May 29, 2010.
For Profit Education
A new phenomenon in American education has come under fire by the very people who want to make America one of the world's most educated societies.
Jeb Bush Bio
A profile of Florida Governor Jeb Bush
The Establishment
: The Republican establishment, or more commonly among conservatives just “the establishment,” refers
Gay Marriage Ban Fallout
With the passage of Proposition 8 in California and the passage of similar gay marriage bans in Arizona and Florida, the gay community is now focusing its ire on conservatives. Why are some conservatives in favor of gay marriage bans and why shouldn't all conservatives face the same criticism from the gay community?
Influential Conservatives
A list of the 8 most important and influential conservatives of 2012.
Job Growth
How conservatives would generate job growth.
Reconciliation Process Defined
A definition of the federal budget reconciliation process
Self Deportation
A definition of the term self-deportation as it relates to illegal immigrations and US policy.
Fourth Amendment
Conservative perspectives on the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
ObamacareRomneycare
While both Obamacare and Romneycare may share similarities in content, the two bills are different in every other way. Find out why it matters in 2012
Guest Worker Program
Should the US Adopt a Guest Worker Program?
Border Security How To
Five strategic ways conservatives would achieve border security
Zero Dark Thirty and Argo
Movie award competitors "Argo" and "Zero Dark Thirty" share a common denominator: both are terror-related
GottfriedStory
An interview with Paleoconservative founding-father Dr. Paul Gottfried, the man who coined the phrase, on the rift between paleocons and neoconservatives and why the neocons have marginalized the paleos ever since. Dr. Gottried is the Raffensperger Professor of Humanities at Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, Pa.
Katy Abram & Arlen Specter
About.com guest writer and stay-at-home mom Katy Abram explains why she challenged Arlen Specter.
Violence
A look at gun violence in America, how to change the culture, and a defense of the 2nd amendment.
US Government Bailouts
A look at the succession of multi-billion dollar bailouts that have been or are proposed to be extended to US industries or companies since the fall of 2008.
Conservative Perspective
Elizabeth Roberts is not a conservative, but she stepped outside her comfort zone and looked at issues from a conservative point-of-view. You may be surprised by what she saw.
Why Obama Won
About.com guest writer Jack Kerwick analyzes the factors that went into Barack Obama's victory in the 2008 presidential election.
Tea Party Myths
A look at some common myths and misconceptions about the Tea Party movement.
Debating the Origin of Man
Does Darwin's theory of evolution undermine the Biblical notion of divine creation? Does it support conservative philosophies of religion and morality? The question for political conservatives: How should Mankind's origin be taught in school?
Tea Party & Obama
Tea Party myths: Is the Tea Party Just a Response to President Obama's Election?
Conservative Gift Ideas
Looking for gift ideas for the conservative in your life? Look no further.
Case for Defunding Public Broadcasting
As the debt crisis deepens, it is time that Washington politicians look at areas within the budget that should be cut back. The case for defunding public broadcasting could be more cut and dry than many people realize.
Condi Rice
Dr. Condoleezza Rice is the highest-ranking black female in United States history, having served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush
The Upside to Obama
What's to like in a Barack Obama presidency? If you're a conservative, there might be more to like than you think. About.com guest writer Jack Kerwick takes a look at the benefits of an Obama presidency and what conservatives can take away from his election.
Illegal Immigration
Is amnesty the best way to deal with a growing problem with illegal immigration?
Government and Marriage
A look at marriage in the United States and the conservative case for getting the government out of marriage altogether.
Liberty and Conservatism
What do conservatives mean when the reference liberty? Liberty to do what, exactly?
Global Warming Skepticism
A look into the reasons conservatives remain skeptical about global warming.

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