Beginning in 1955 with the launch of National Review, William F. Buckley Jr. helped lead a conservative movement that was remarkably ecumenical. All factions of conservatism—barring a few exceptions—were given a place at National Review, with the belief that internal debate would keep conservative ideas strong, thoughtful, and principled.
Today, American conservatism stands at a crossroads, challenged to commit itself once again to the foundational, fusionist principles that have long guided the movement.
Vice President Mike Pence addressed this concern in a recent National Affairs essay, co-authored with the late Dr. Ed Feulner, founder of the Heritage Foundation. What does it mean to be a conservative in 2025? How is today’s populist-style conservatism aligned or in conflict with the fusionist ideals championed by William F. Buckley, Jr? What are the implications for policy and politics?
Join Vice President Pence and National Review's Editor-in-Chief Rich Lowry for a conversation at the San Francisco Marines Memorial Club to explore the answers to these questions. This event is co sponsored with the National Review Institute. Capacity is limited.