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25May

By Leonard BurgessNo Comments

Opinion

Can you be a pro-choice conservative?

Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore. Traditionally, conservatives have been against abortion and the notion of legalizing abortion in the first place. However, some people who have used abortion are also conservatives. This begs the question, can you be a pro-choice conservative? And if such people are conservatives, what are their views and how do they differ from other types of conservatism? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Difference Between Pro-Choice and Pro-Life Before we can do anything, we need to know what the difference between pro-choice and pro-life are. Pro-Choice Pro-choice is what many people on the left tend to be. Pro-choice is sometimes called the pro-abortion movement or the abortion rights movement. As this implies, they ...

11May

By Catalina CarrionNo Comments

Analysis

19 Different Types of Conservatives

As with many other political leanings, there are different types of conservatives... a lot of them. So what exactly are the different types? And what type am I? Often conservatives are just clumped together and labelled "The right". However, just like the left, there are different types of conservatives! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 19. Social Media conservatives Social media conservatives are one of the more obscure types of conservatives. Their rise has come with the rise of the internet, most notably the rise of various social media platforms. The oldest and crudest form of social media conservatism can be found on MySpace, the first widely-used social media platform. As time progressed, social media conservatism has gotten wiser. T...

4May

By Simon BlaugNo Comments

Analysis

Can you be a gay conservative?

Traditional conservatism is often against the idea of being gay, or anything to do with the LGBT community. But some members of the LGBT community are conservatives, so can you be a gay conservative? And if you can be a gay conservative, what are their views? More specifically, how do their views differ from other conservatives? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Traditional views on it Javier Maroto is a gay conservative. Photo courtesy of Partido Popular de Cantabria When you think of traditional conservatism, they are often vehemently opposed to the idea of the LGBT community. Traditionally, it has been the left that has been more accommodating to the LGBT community. In fact, this has been a major 'feat' for the left. The first British MP to ...

27Apr

By Catalina CarrionNo Comments

Opinion

What is a Conservatarian?

A conservative libertarian sounds like something that's made up. But I assure you, being a conservatarian is a thing! But what exactly is one? What are their views? A conservatarian is the combination of the words "conservative" and "libertarian". However, they are neither conservative, nor liberal. But they aren't centrists either. Origins Conservatarians are a response to Reagan-era conservatives, the radicalization of the left and the rise of neopolitics. They have a mixture of right and left viewpoints, but don't identify as Democrats or Republicans. As a general rule, they are socially liberal, but fiscally conservative. However, some of their viewpoints lean slightly one way, however are leveled out with something leaning the other way! (adsbygoogle = wi...

20Apr

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

History

17 Best Conservative Magazines

Many people have cried the death of political magazines, both conservative and liberal alike. However, this is not true! Here are the best conservative magazines currently available! Thanks to the internet, you don't have to be in the US to read an American political magazine. The internet has also spawned a new generation of political magazine! As such, this list separates both the print and digital magazines from one another! Number 17 through to number 8 are print (however also have a website!) Whereas, numbers 7 through 1 are digital! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 17. National Review National Review is probably one of, if not the most famous conservative magazines! At one point in time, it was considered one of "The big three" of conservati...

13Apr

By Catalina CarrionNo Comments

Opinion

Can you be an atheist conservative?

For many the concept of atheist conservatives are polar opposites. Liberals are portrayed as the new, free from religion political group. This contrasts with the god-fearing, ultra religiosity of conservatives. This has led to the belief that if you are an atheist, you can't be a conservative, right? Wrong! You can be an non religious conservative, it is possible! And this minority of conservatives is growing rapidly. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The god complex When you think of a traditionally conservative country or state, you probably think of Saudi Arabia and Texas. Despite the fact that conservatism in the west is often associated with Christianity, Islam also works here too! Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is probably the most conservati...

9Mar

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

History

11 best conservative blogs

The best sites have a bias, and own it too! Here's your guide to the best conservative blogs available on the internet today! 11. Hot Air Hotair.com Michelle Malkin (more on her in a minute) has made several major contributions to the conservative movement. Undoubtedly, her biggest contribution is Hot Air. Hot Air follows the principals of many conservative websites. They don't hesitate to criticize when criticism is due, they don't hesitate to stop when they need to either! Since its founding in 2006, the site has constantly grown, attracting big-name contributors such as Captain's Quarters veteran (and owner) Ed Morrissey, with him leaving his own site to contribute to Hot Air! In February 2010, Hot Air joined Townhall Media, a subsidiary of Salem Media Group. Hot...

10 best conservative books that you should read!

2Mar

By Matthew Booten2 Comments

History

10 best conservative books that you should read!

In this era of misinformation, distrust and media consolidation, it can be hard to trust anything, but the best conservative books will shatter that distrust! So which are the best? Naturally, as with anything to do with people's politics, there is great debate as to what truly is the political book out there. Even among conservatives, there is a great debate. To put it mildly. Everyone will have their own opinion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 10. Wealth of Nations The Wealth of Nations is known for being quite a famous economics book. But seldom is it a political, yet alone a conservative book. Yet, when you think of it, the economy and politics are intertwined more than you realize! Adam Smith penned The Wealth of Nations as a w...