US Conservative Politics: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
High Court Upholds Gun Laws
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
McCain & Educatoin
A closer look at John McCain's platform on education.
A closer look at John McCain's platform on education.
FiscalCons
A detailed description of what it means to be a "fiscal conservative" how the movement started, why it began and who is responsible for its origins.
A detailed description of what it means to be a "fiscal conservative" how the movement started, why it began and who is responsible for its origins.
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.
If you're looking for a variety of conservative positions from a variety of perspectives, these links will take you to them.
The Real Obama
After Hillary Clinton's exit from the Democratic primary, About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick looks from a conservative perspective at who the Democrats have decided to nominate.
After Hillary Clinton's exit from the Democratic primary, About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick looks from a conservative perspective at who the Democrats have decided to nominate.
McCain & Health Care
A closer look at John McCain's campaign platform on health care.
A closer look at John McCain's campaign platform on health care.
Alaskans & Offshore Drilling
An interview with Buck Wolf, About.com's Guide to Weird News, who visited Alaska in May and heard residents of America's largest state discuss why offshore drilling would be a welcome addition to the economy of "The Last Frontier."
An interview with Buck Wolf, About.com's Guide to Weird News, who visited Alaska in May and heard residents of America's largest state discuss why offshore drilling would be a welcome addition to the economy of "The Last Frontier."
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.
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.
McCain's VP Choices
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee John McCain held a barbecue at his ranch in Sedona, Ariz. over the Memorial Day holiday, fueling rampant running-mate gossip among political pundits.
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee John McCain held a barbecue at his ranch in Sedona, Ariz. over the Memorial Day holiday, fueling rampant running-mate gossip among political pundits.
War on Terror
The War on Terror began with the attack on 9/11, and conservatives remain largely divided about what the battle parameters should be. Most believe the War on Terror must be won at all costs. The decision to invade Afghanistan to search for Osama bin Laden found favor with many conservatives as did the invasion of Iraq to find al Queda operatives. Despite liberal opposition, conservatives see victory in Iraq as the key front in the war against international terrorism.
The War on Terror began with the attack on 9/11, and conservatives remain largely divided about what the battle parameters should be. Most believe the War on Terror must be won at all costs. The decision to invade Afghanistan to search for Osama bin Laden found favor with many conservatives as did the invasion of Iraq to find al Queda operatives. Despite liberal opposition, conservatives see victory in Iraq as the key front in the war against international terrorism.
McCain & the Economy
A closer look at John McCain's platform on the economy.
A closer look at John McCain's platform on the economy.
Patriotism & Anti-Americanism
In this week's "Friday's Guest" column, About.com Guest Commentator, Dr. Jack Kerwick, offers a detailed analysis of what it means to be an American patriot and what distinguishes the anti-American critic from the pro-American critic.
In this week's "Friday's Guest" column, About.com Guest Commentator, Dr. Jack Kerwick, offers a detailed analysis of what it means to be an American patriot and what distinguishes the anti-American critic from the pro-American critic.
McCain's Cabinet Possibilities
A look at what bloggers and writers are saying about what a John McCain White House might look like -- who will be his vice-president, state department secretary and other cabinet offices.
A look at what bloggers and writers are saying about what a John McCain White House might look like -- who will be his vice-president, state department secretary and other cabinet offices.
William F. Buckley Jr.
A profile of National Review founder, political commentator, talk-show host and conservative activist William F. Buckley Jr.
A profile of National Review founder, political commentator, talk-show host and conservative activist William F. Buckley Jr.
McCain & Gun Rights
A closer look at John McCain's platform on the second amendment.
A closer look at John McCain's platform on the second amendment.
McCain & Energy
A closer look at John McCain's platform on energy and climate change.
A closer look at John McCain's platform on energy and climate change.
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.
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.
McCain, Bush & Conservatism
About.com Guest Commentator takes a closer look at John McCain's conservative credentials, compares them to those of current president George W. Bush, and asks, "What's the difference?"
About.com Guest Commentator takes a closer look at John McCain's conservative credentials, compares them to those of current president George W. Bush, and asks, "What's the difference?"
A Profile of Jack Kerwick
A profile of Jack Kerwick, an adjunct professor of philosophy and an emerging conservative voice in the discussion of modern-day political ideology.
A profile of Jack Kerwick, an adjunct professor of philosophy and an emerging conservative voice in the discussion of modern-day political ideology.
Top 10 Conservative 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!
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!
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.
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.
Abortion Debate
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.
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.
McCain & National Security
A closer look at John McCain's platform on national security.
A closer look at John McCain's platform on national security.
John McCain
Arizona Senator John McCain
Arizona Senator John McCain
A Profile of John McCain
A profile of Arizona Sen. John McCain, presumptive Republican nominee for the 2008 presidential election.
A profile of Arizona Sen. John McCain, presumptive Republican nominee for the 2008 presidential election.
GottfriedBio
A profile of Humanities professor Paul E. Gottfried, one of the founding fathers of the modern-day paleoconservative movement.
A profile of Humanities professor Paul E. Gottfried, one of the founding fathers of the modern-day paleoconservative movement.
In Defense of Ron Paul
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick analyzes former presidential candidate Ron Paul's parting words from the 2008 Republican primary campaign and responds to remarks from US Conservatives Guide Justin Quinn on Paul's departure.
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick analyzes former presidential candidate Ron Paul's parting words from the 2008 Republican primary campaign and responds to remarks from US Conservatives Guide Justin Quinn on Paul's departure.
Social Conservatives
A detailed description of what it means to be a "social conservative," how the movement started, what comprises its basic beliefs and what role it has in modern American politics.
A detailed description of what it means to be a "social conservative," how the movement started, what comprises its basic beliefs and what role it has in modern American politics.
A Profile of Alan Keyes
A profile of former UN ambassador Alan Keyes, Republican contender for the 2008 presidential election.
A profile of former UN ambassador Alan Keyes, Republican contender for the 2008 presidential election.
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?
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?
Nader's Effect in 2008
A look at why Democrats are so vehemently opposed to the presidential candidacy of consumer advocate Ralph Nader, despite his alignment with them on many of their most important issues.
A look at why Democrats are so vehemently opposed to the presidential candidacy of consumer advocate Ralph Nader, despite his alignment with them on many of their most important issues.
CrunchyCons
A detailed description of what it means to be a "crunchy conservative," how the movement started, why it started and who is responsible for its origins.
A detailed description of what it means to be a "crunchy conservative," how the movement started, why it started and who is responsible for its origins.
A Woman Responds to Kerwick
Linda Lowen, About.com's Guide to Women's Issues, responds to Jack Kerwick's column questioning how New York Senator Hillary Clinton reconciles her religious convictions with her feminist ideals.
Linda Lowen, About.com's Guide to Women's Issues, responds to Jack Kerwick's column questioning how New York Senator Hillary Clinton reconciles her religious convictions with her feminist ideals.
Kerwick on Father's Day
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick pays homage to his father and grandfather in advance of Father's Day on June 15, 2008.
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick pays homage to his father and grandfather in advance of Father's Day on June 15, 2008.
The Art of Conversation
All to often, people tend to equate "conversation" with "debate" and the misunderstanding causes the subsequent dialogue to degenerates to havoc. Although these two lines of discourse bear equal weight when it comes to political discussions, it is important to recognize their differences before things fall apart. About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick takes a look at what constitutes a good conversation and how it differs from a good debate.
All to often, people tend to equate "conversation" with "debate" and the misunderstanding causes the subsequent dialogue to degenerates to havoc. Although these two lines of discourse bear equal weight when it comes to political discussions, it is important to recognize their differences before things fall apart. About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick takes a look at what constitutes a good conversation and how it differs from a good debate.
Neocons
A detailed description of what it means to be a "neoconservative," how the movement started, why it started and who is responsible for its origins.
A detailed description of what it means to be a "neoconservative," how the movement started, why it started and who is responsible for its origins.
Kerwick - Obama & Bitterness
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick discusses Barack Obama's "bitterness" remarks in depth and explains why they were so important for middle-class Americans to hear. Kerwick poses some heretofore unaksed questions about the remarks, the most probing of which is whether there was a racial subtext the mainstream media may have missed.
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick discusses Barack Obama's "bitterness" remarks in depth and explains why they were so important for middle-class Americans to hear. Kerwick poses some heretofore unaksed questions about the remarks, the most probing of which is whether there was a racial subtext the mainstream media may have missed.
Mike Huckabee
Former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee
Former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee
A Profile of Barry Goldwater
Barry Goldwater, sometimes called "Mr. Conservative," is widely believed to be the man who began the modern conservative movement. This article gives you a brief glimpse of his life and political career.
Barry Goldwater, sometimes called "Mr. Conservative," is widely believed to be the man who began the modern conservative movement. This article gives you a brief glimpse of his life and political career.
Virtual Water Cooler Politics
A casual discussion between a liberal and a conservative about the 2008 presidential election.
A casual discussion between a liberal and a conservative about the 2008 presidential election.
US Conservative Politics - Articles
An index of Articles for the US Conservative Politics guide site.
An index of Articles for the US Conservative Politics guide site.
James N. Clymer Profile
A Profile of James N. Clymer, National Constitution Party Chairman
A Profile of James N. Clymer, National Constitution Party Chairman
Obama & Race
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick discusses the issue of race and the broiling controversy regarding comments made by presidential candidate Barack Obama's pastor, Jeremiah Wright.
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick discusses the issue of race and the broiling controversy regarding comments made by presidential candidate Barack Obama's pastor, Jeremiah Wright.
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.
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.
Ron Paul
Texas US Representative Ron Paul
Texas US Representative Ron Paul
CulturalCons
A detailed description of what it means to be a "cultural conservative" how the movement started, why it started and who is responsible for its origins.
A detailed description of what it means to be a "cultural conservative" how the movement started, why it started and who is responsible for its origins.
Paleocons
A detailed description of what it means to be a "paleoconservative," how the movement started, why it started and who is responsible for its origins
A detailed description of what it means to be a "paleoconservative," how the movement started, why it started and who is responsible for its origins
Are You 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.
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.
Obama Pro-War?
Professor Jack Kerwick, a regular Guest Commentator to About.com's US Conservative Politics & Persectives, offers his analysis of Barack Obama's foreign policy remarks during a recent speech to attendees at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster County, Pa.
Professor Jack Kerwick, a regular Guest Commentator to About.com's US Conservative Politics & Persectives, offers his analysis of Barack Obama's foreign policy remarks during a recent speech to attendees at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster County, Pa.
Conservatism & Right to Life
John McCain's recent endorsement by the National Right to Life Committee prompted Dr. Jack Kerwick to ruminate on the issue of abortion, human rights and their relation to the classical conservative.
John McCain's recent endorsement by the National Right to Life Committee prompted Dr. Jack Kerwick to ruminate on the issue of abortion, human rights and their relation to the classical conservative.
About - US Conservative Politics Buyer's Guide
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Obama's Lancaster Speech
A loose transcript of Barack Obama's speech at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster County on March 31, 2008. This is not a word-for-word transcript, but it's pretty close. The speech picks up where Obama began discussing energy.
A loose transcript of Barack Obama's speech at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster County on March 31, 2008. This is not a word-for-word transcript, but it's pretty close. The speech picks up where Obama began discussing energy.
Paul E. Gottfried Commentary
Paul E. Gottfried, Professor of Humanities at Elizabethtown College, provides About.com readers with a clearer insight into the paleoconservative movement in this poignant column.
Paul E. Gottfried, Professor of Humanities at Elizabethtown College, provides About.com readers with a clearer insight into the paleoconservative movement in this poignant column.
Top 10 Stories of 2007
Top 10 Conservative Stories of 2007
Top 10 Conservative Stories of 2007
The Case for Global Civility
In this interview, author and advocate Don Eberly discusses his new book and how it explores the impact of private-sector giving on developing and rebuilding nations in an interconnected world.
In this interview, author and advocate Don Eberly discusses his new book and how it explores the impact of private-sector giving on developing and rebuilding nations in an interconnected world.
Joe Kline on Obama & Wright
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick takes a look at an April 30, 2008 article by Joe Klein in which he calls Barack Obama "the avatar of a new generation of progressives" and discusses what Obama could do to earn that title.
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick takes a look at an April 30, 2008 article by Joe Klein in which he calls Barack Obama "the avatar of a new generation of progressives" and discusses what Obama could do to earn that title.
Kerwick on Clinton
After Hillary Clinton's convincing win in Pennsylvania's April 2008 Democratic primary, About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick poses thought-provoking questions about the New York Senator's religious convictions and how she reconciles them with her feminist ideals.
After Hillary Clinton's convincing win in Pennsylvania's April 2008 Democratic primary, About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick poses thought-provoking questions about the New York Senator's religious convictions and how she reconciles them with her feminist ideals.
The Obama/Wright Discord
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick discusses Jeremiah Wright's recent speeches and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's denunciation of them.
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick discusses Jeremiah Wright's recent speeches and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's denunciation of them.
A Goldwater Profile
Barry Goldwater, sometimes called "Mr. Conservative," is widely believed to be the man who began the modern conservative movement. This article gives you a brief glimpse of his life and political career.
Barry Goldwater, sometimes called "Mr. Conservative," is widely believed to be the man who began the modern conservative movement. This article gives you a brief glimpse of his life and political career.
Thompson Gets Pro-Life Vote
Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson received official support Wednesday Nov. 14, 2007 from the National Right To Life Committee, bolstering his conservative credentials and giving him a much-needed boost in a simmering presidential campaign.
Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson received official support Wednesday Nov. 14, 2007 from the National Right To Life Committee, bolstering his conservative credentials and giving him a much-needed boost in a simmering presidential campaign.
Mitt Romney
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney