Lee Edwards is the distinguished fellow in conservative thought at The Heritage Foundation's B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics. A leading historian of American conservatism, Edwards has published 25 books, including "Just Right: A Life in Pursuit of Liberty."
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As John Adams—that passionate advocate of “independency”—wrote, July Fourth should be commemorated with “Pomp and Parade, with [Shows], Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations… Read More
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Grand theft auto is a persistent crime in America. It’s a felony in most states with jail sentences up to 10 years and a fine… Read More
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Rush Limbaugh, a longtime friend of The Heritage Foundation, was the great popularizer of conservative ideas. He revolutionized talk radio in the 1980s, when President… Read More
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We often hear calls for national unity when presidents are inaugurated. And we’re sure to hear them again, despite the fact that we are still… Read More
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Far from the madding crowd, in the middle of Michigan’s lake-dotted stump country, a special occasion is taking place in the tiny town of Mecosta…. Read More
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There are revolutions and there are revolutions. The French Revolution swept away the culture and the politics of the old regime in the name of… Read More
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There are revolutions and there are revolutions. There was the French Revolution that swept away the culture and the politics of the old regime in… Read More
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Before we declare the riots of 2020 the worst in U.S. history, we should look at the nationwide riots of 1968 that followed the wanton murder of… Read More
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You know you’re doing the right thing when your enemies condemn you. When President George W. Bush 13 years ago on June 12, 2007, dedicated… Read More
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I will be privileged this Wednesday evening to participate in a candlelight vigil marking the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. We will gather… Read More
