(June 23, 2023—revised December 21, 2023) William Rusher, a dynamic force on the American right who passed away in 2011 after decades as comrade and...
Rusher at 100: Realism for the 21st Century
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Articles
The William A. Rusher Centennial Project aims to produce substantive intellectual media that, rooted in Mr. Rusher’s work, pushes today’s conservative Movement to adopt a more coherent philosophy, a stronger coalition, and a more effective set of political and legal strategies.
“If Not Us, Who?”
If Not Us, Who? takes you on a journey into the life of William Rusher, a key player in shaping the modern conservative movement. Known for his long...
Bill’s Biography
William Rusher was an influential political strategist, commentator, and debater at the heart of the conservative movement in the second half of the...
Justice Clarence Thomas Reflects on Progressivism, April 15, 2026
Clarence Thomas — full remarks on progressivism, its foundations, history, and impact from his appearance at University of Texas at Austin: “Stalin,...
Rusher’s Wise, Vital Voice at National Review
“Bill Rusher is every bit as vital to National Review as I am,” William F. Buckley informed the audience at the magazine’s 20th anniversary dinner...
Conservatism v. Progressivism
Who We Are: What is Conservatism? Conservatives in America seek to conserve the political inheritance of our Founders. That...
A Model of Political Effectiveness: How Rusher Did It
William Rusher strengthened the conservative movement as an energizing leader, a formidable debater, an incisive columnist, and an engaged mentor...
Quotes on Progressivism: Definitions and Distinctions
Gathered and prepared by David Frisk “What, then, is progressivism? … we can think of it as an argument to progress, or to move beyond, the...
The Quotable Bill Rusher Part 2: From His Books
Special Counsel (1968) “… a steady diet of political infighting tends to coarsen, and ultimately to cheapen, most participants. They approach...
Book Presentation: “If Not Us, Who?” by David B. Frisk
Click to watch the presentation of "If Not Us, Who?" by David Frisk to the Heritage Foundation in Washington DC on C-SPAN. David Frisk's book, If...