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Conservatism

People participate in the second annual Women's March outside the White House in Washington

In the #MeToo era, young conservative women look for their spot

Global Politics

Young conservative women, particularly on college campuses, are finding themselves stigmatized and marginalized for admitting their political beliefs.

Scott Pruitt

Here’s why new EPA chief Pruitt is ‘absolutely wrong’ about CO2 and climate change

Environment
Green conservatives gather in Texas (from left): Kip Averitt, Former Texas Republican Senator and head of the Texas Clean Energy Coalition; former South Carolina Congressman Bob Inglis; Eli Lehrer of conservative think tank R Street Institute; Debbie Dool

The ‘green conservative’ movement has some big players — and an uphill battle ahead

Environment
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American Values: Family

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Paul Ryan continues tradition of talking tough about the size of government

Global Politics
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Iranian Women Remember Green Revolution Ahead of Election

Conflict & Justice

Three women in Iran spoke to the BBC by phone this week about their hopes and concerns for their country on the eve of a presidential election.

The Role of Religion in Politics

On Sunday, during an appearance on ABC News’ “This Week,” Rick Santorum pushed his socially conservative message to new heights by denouncing the separation of church and state. Specifically, he stated that John F. Kennedy’s 1960 speech supporting the split “made [him] want to throw up,” and began the turn away from American values. However, […]

What’s Become of the Neoconservative Movement?

Global Politics

What’s become of the neoconservative movement that was in ascendancy during the first term of the George W. Bush administration.

Green Conservatism

Host Steve Curwood interviews conservative political fundraiser turned environmental activist and author Gordon Durnil. Durnil believes there is a consensus that scientists, businessmen and politicians agree upon behind closed doors: our environment is in trouble. Durnil is now using his influence among conservatives to try to help improve environmental problems.

Remembering 12 Years Of Reagan And Bush

Liberal and conservative activists remember key moments in environmental policy during a dozen years of conservative administration.

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