Conservatism 101 by Leadership Institute
Discover what conservatives fight to conserve.
Discover what conservatives fight to conserve
Many people know the basic tenets of conservatism, but when asked the question, “What are are conservatives trying to conserve?” most will have trouble coming up with the right answer.
This course will consider the origins of the modern conservative movement and explore the new basis America claimed for political legitimacy: Rights do not come from a government, but from nature and nature’s God.
Are you interested in digging deeper into your own conservative values—or do you want to know more about the future of conservatism? This course will help you understand the values and principles that conservatives share—so that you can better preserve and defend the principles of liberty.
Learn more about your conservative heroes, how conservatism developed, and where America is headed today.
What are conservatives trying to conserve?
Conservatism is the antidote to tyranny
The conservative alliance
Quiz -- Introduction to Conservatism with Chrisopher Malagisi
What conservatism is not
Understanding American progressivism
The waves of liberalism
Quiz -- Defining Progressivism with Dr. Matthew Spalding
A libertarian conservative fusion
Three legs of the conservative stool
Working together
Quiz -- Fusion Conservatism with Becky Norton Dunlop
What is at stake in America?
America's contract with its citizens
Judicial Activism
Quiz -- The Constitution with Mark Levin
Peace through strength
Seeking order, stability, and moderation
The post-Cold War era
Quiz -- National Security & Foreign Policy with Cliff May
The engine of conservative politics
Building a movement
Political action
Conservative politics today
Becoming a wise conservative
Quiz -- The Real Nature of Conservative Politics with Morton Blackwell
The Leadership Institute's mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process.
To accomplish this, the Institute identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media.
Founded in 1979 by its president, Morton C. Blackwell, the Leadership Institute (LI) teaches conservatives the nuts and bolts of how to succeed in the public policy process.
The Institute strives to produce a new generation of public policy leaders unwavering in their commitment to free enterprise, limited government, strong national defense, and traditional values.
Institute graduates are equipped with practical skills and professional training to implement sound principles through effective public policy.
LI offers 47 types of training schools, workshops, and seminars and a top-notch intern program. The Institute also provides an Employment Placement Service to help place conservatives in public policy positions and in the broadcast media, at no cost to employers or job seekers.
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The Leadership Institute is a non-partisan educational organization approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a public foundation operating under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code. The Leadership Institute does not endorse, support, or oppose candidates or proposed legislation. The Institute has an open admissions policy; all programs are open to the public. Contributions to the Leadership Institute by individuals, corporations, and foundations are tax deductible.