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Pig-Out! with Chicago AFFers on September 25th
It may be September–already?!–but we’re not letting go of summer just yet. I hope you’ll join me and our fellow AFFers on September 25th for our “Pig Out!” social event. We’ll have plenty of pork, summertime sides, and libations for everyone to enjoy. Plus, a pool table–and a pool–for your pleasure.
WHAT: Pig Out! pig-roast and [...]
Join us for a luncheon honoring Dr. Milton Friedman
America’s Future Foundation- Chicago is pleased to announce our cosponsorship of a luncheon on July 30th in honor of Dr. Milton Friedman. Celebrate freedom by sharing in Dr. Friedman’s legacy.
When: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2010
Who: Supporters, friends, and allies of The Heartland Institute
Where: Petterino’s, 150 N. Dearborn, Chicago
Price: $25, includes tax and gratuity.
RSVP: [...]
Winning the “moveable middle” for liberty
How do limited government candidates plan to win this year in the deep-blue state of Illinois?
On July 26th, America’s Future Foundation- Chicago hosted a roundtable event to discuss how liberty-minded candidates are planning to win “moveable middle”candidates this fall. Signs look promising that voters are in a mood to reject candidates who promise ever-larger big-government [...]
How do principled limited government candidates plan to win in Illinois?
As conservative and libertarian activists set their sights on November’s elections, AFF wants to know how principled limited government and free market-oriented candidates plan to win in the deep blue state of Illinois. How are the next generation of candidates making the case for votes in largely liberal areas?
To answer that question, we’ve invited four [...]
Chicago chapter debates “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
America’s Future Foundation’s Chicago chapter tackled a controversial issue dividing many conservatives and libertarians during its roundtable event on April 28th. The subject was the U.S. military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and the law prohibiting service by gays and lesbians.
Enacted in 1993, the policy modifies the outright ban on gays and lesbians in the [...]
AFF- Chicago appears in Chicago Tribune
Progressive tax isn’t the answer
March 15, 2010
Chicago Tribune
I can use only one word to describe Paul Buchheit’s premise (“Progressive tax is the fair solution”) as he argues for higher taxes to make everyone better off: balderdash.
The idea that government can engineer fair social outcomes by punishing productive members of society is as old as it [...]
Chicago AFFers discuss governor’s race
America’s Future Foundation isn’t Republican or Democrat, Libertarian or Constitutional. But a recent televised debate between Republican candidates for Illinois governor gave members of its Chicago chapter an opportunity to evaluate the limited-government credentials of candidates seeking the office this fall.
The impeachment of disgraced Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has provided an opportunity for Republicans to [...]
AFF Chicago takes on the Illinois governor’s race!
Join us on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 PM to watch the Republican gubernatorial debate live on ABC 7. Enjoy drinks and light snacks with fellow area young conservatives and libertarians as we see where the Republican candidates stand on important Illinois–and national–issues a couple weeks before the primaries.
Following the debate, we’ll have representatives [...]
Jack Bauer and the ACLU visit AFF Chicago
The debate over torture (or enhanced interrogation techniques) is one that has divided conservatives and libertarians since the early years of the Bush Administration. On November 11th, AFF Chicago was pleased to keep that debate going, and perhaps find some common ground, by hosting a well-informed, entertaining panel at Chicago’s Hunt Club.
Moderating the debate was [...]
AFF Chicago hosts “Drug War” roundtable
On September 16th, AFF Chicago welcomed a well-informed and passionate panel to our debate on the Drug War. The group of 5 conservatives and libertarians–a scholar, businesswoman, sheriff, lawyer, and political campaign manager–presented varied and compelling arguments for and against our country’s current efforts to control and regulate drug use.
Chris Robling, a lawyer and [...]
National Review’s Richard Brookhiser visits AFF Chicago
AFF Chicago welcomed National Review Senior Editor Richard Brookhiser to the Windy City on July 16 to celebrate the release of his new book, Right Time, Right Place.
The book is Mr. Brookhiser’s personal narrative on his experiences with not only his mentor William F. Buckley, but also the exciting age in which the conservative movement in the United [...]
P.J. O’Rourke visits Chicago AFFers and more!
What pops into the mind of libertarian humorist P.J. O’Rourke when he hears talk of a light-weight vehicle with a small carbon footprint, using alternative energy and renewable resources to operate in a sustainable way?
“When I was a kid, we called it a Schwinn!”
Such was the tone of “An Evening With P.J. O’Rourke” on June [...]
Chicago Recap: Marketing Liberty In The Age of Obama
On May 20, 2009 the Chicago chapter of AFF hosted a roundtable to discuss the marketing challenges–and opportunities–faced by lovers of liberty in our new political age.
Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman moderated the roundtable. John began with an introduction on what he believed the challenges are for advocates of individual and economic liberty as [...]
Chicago May Roundtable: Selling Liberty in the Age of Obama
Please join us on Wednesday, May 20th for AFF Chicago’s roundtable on “Selling Liberty in the Age of Obama.” Our debate will focus on the ability, or lack thereof, of the liberty movement to identify, promote and elect candidates that are attractive to their constiuents. For example, were John McCain and Barack Obama the best [...]
Privacy, Social Networking and Beer On Tap for AFF Chicago’s March Roundtable
Is technology a boon or a bust for liberty? That was the question asked of AFF Chicago’s March roundtable panelists, four freedom-loving experts on wikis, Twitter and privacy policy.
The answer, by a hair, was that advances technology can help to spread the truly progressive messages of liberty, free markets and individualism. Panelist Michael Van [...]
AFF Chicago Roundtable: Technology and Liberty
Join the Chicago chapter of AFF on March 25th for a fun and informative roundtable event. The question: How can technology help–or hurt–personal liberty?
AFF Chicago February Happy Hour: Roger L. Simon booksigning
Academy Award nominee, mystery novel author and prolific blogger Roger L. Simon of PajamasMedia joined AFF Chicago on February 25th for a booksigning during our most recent happy hour. Roger mingled with our network of liberty-minded Chicagoans, and provided a plethora of stories relating to his experience as a Hollywood insider. Roger also [...]
AFF Chicago Celebrates the Inauguration
The Chicago chapter of America’s Future Foundation hosted their first roundtable of the year on January 21st, 2009. The roundtable addressed the question of what an Obama administration will mean for the U.S. economy. Our panelists covered an array of economic lessons, perspectives and current event related legislation that, as lovers of liberty, we need [...]
AFF Chicago Chapter Event: Celebrate the Inauguration, Free Market Style!
On January 21st, the AFF Chicago Chapter will host a roundtable debate to “Celebrate the Inauguration: Free Market Style”. The roundtable will take place at Sullivan’s Steakhouse with a reception beginning at 6pm. The panel will start their debate and discussion at 6:30. If you haven’t already done so, you may RSVP by sending an [...]
AFF Chicago Election Roundtable
Join us at Sullivans Steakhouse for another evening of conversation and debate as AFF Chicago hosts an election roundtable on October 29th, 2008. Speakers for the event are being finalized, but we hope to ask and answer the question of “who deserves the vote of liberty minded citizens?” The roundtable is scheduled to [...]
