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By Serge Thomas • May 18,2015

Out of the Box Advice: The Value of Campaign Work

An exciting way to begin a career in politics and public policy is to work on a political campaign. Here are a few ways to do so: – Contact a...

By Claire Kittle Dixon • May 14,2015

Preparing a Stellar Résumé

“A date is a job interview that lasts all night.” – Jerry Seinfeld Anyone who has known me for long knows I compare work – especially applying for a...

By Erin Norman • May 13,2015

Reflections on the 2014 AF Gala

There is no shortage of events for policy-minded professionals in DC. While some events are clearly designed as networking opportunities, others lend themselves more to catching up and relaxing with...

By Isaac Morehouse • May 12,2015

The Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis

It’s easy to assume a simple cost-benefit analysis is always in order for every important decision. I’ve found that the more important and radical the decision, the less valuable c-b...

By Peter Redpath • May 08,2015

Networking Advice: What is Networking?

In my first post, I wrote about the term “networking” and about what a dirty connotation it has, but I never got into the definition of “networking” since I wanted...

By Kathryn Shelton • May 07,2015

Chapter Highlights: San Francisco

AF San Francisco officially launched with a Happy Hour on Thursday, April 23, 2015. 40 liberty-minded locals gathered at the Slate SF lounge to toast liberty and celebrate AF’s expansion to...