The American Conservative is a daily newspaper that was founded in 2002 by Scott McConnell, Pat Buchanan, and Taki Theodoracopulos. The trio had the vision to create a publication that would write about mainstream politics and foreign affairs from a conservative perspective. Published by the American Ideas Institute, The American Conservative's niche is covering politics and foreign affairs, as well as providing news and analysis on U.S. national issues, culture, and world events. The newspaper's headquarters are located in Washington, D.C. One interesting fact: Despite its conservative leanings, The American Conservative has developed a reputation for its willingness to challenge traditional conservative orthodoxies and engage in nuanced, intellectually honest discussions of complex political and social issues. The website receives an average of 2.4 million monthly visitors and is ranked 8,533 among media sources in the United States.