It's hard to say definitively if gratitude is a diminishing virtue. It feels that way sometimes. Cicero, for good reason, called gratitude the chief virtue and "the parent of all ... Keep Reading
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Christopher Scalia Talks Originalism and Civic Virtue at CLC
Promoting his new book "Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived," Christopher Scalia gave an extremely popular address at the Conservative Leadership ... Keep Reading
On the many positives of Tucker Carlson
As I get a little older I've become less and less interested in professional political punditry for a myriad of reasons. But I still find myself fascinated by Tucker Carlson. I've ... Keep Reading
What is the Purpose of Education?
Political ideologies obviously wrap up education around specific policy reforms or even powerful quests to double down on the status quo. Of course, debate over an important issue ... Keep Reading
AEI Chief: Nurture the Conservative Heart
Over at NC Capitol Connection, Matt Caulder recounts an appearance by one of the most influential conservatives on the scene today. Conservatives must learn to show Americans the ... Keep Reading
Three Reasons the Future is Conservative
The cliché is that conservatives are stuck in the past, but the truth is that our ideas provide the best way to move into an increasingly turbulent future. Of course, ... Keep Reading
Sen. Rick Santorum to Speak at CLC
March 23, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jim Tynen, jim.tynen@nccivitas.org, 919-834-2099 Conservative Leadership Conference Set for March 27-28 in Cary RALEIGH – The ... Keep Reading
Conservatism: Not Mean, But Moral
With an adoring liberal media bounding along happily at his heels, William Barber has managed to portray North Carolina politics as a moral crusade. Perhaps you used to believe ... Keep Reading
Conservatives’ Secret Weapon: The Moral Argument for Free Enterprise
The News & Observer published a column based on a talk at the CLC. It begins: "Conservatives can win – but only if they understand that winning the debate means ... Keep Reading
