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Conservatism

A Fifth Freedom 

The politicization of all aspects of life is anti-conservative.

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Featured in the Nov/Dec 2026 issue
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William S. Lind
Oct 12, 2026 12:01 AM
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Conservatism

A Fifth Freedom 

The politicization of all aspects of life is anti-conservative.

Young,Amish,Farmer,Behind,Horses,Sowing,A,Field,During,The
(hutch photography/Shutterstock)

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