February 5, 2024
The latest article in the Journal of Right-Wing Studies examines the pivotal role of Merwin K. Hart in shaping American conservatism in the mid-20th century. Through meticulous research, the article reveals how Hart, an operative and propagandist, significantly influenced the postwar conservative movement with his blend of nativism, antisemitism, anti-interventionism, and economic libertarianism. The article challenges the prevailing view of early opponents of the New Deal as principled libertarians untainted by bigotry.