Commentary - America's Future

By Ericka Andersen • Nov 26,2021

5 Ways to Avoid Political Tribalism

You hear it all the time: things have gotten too tribal in American politics. It might make you want to run the other way. Some of those leaders you once ...

By Cindy Cerquitella • Nov 24,2021 AF Community, Culture, Liberty

Four Things to Be Thankful For This Holiday Season

Ever since moving to DC in 2006, Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday. Over the years I’ve enjoyed large thanksgivings with strangers, intimate meals with longtime family friends and everything...

By Cooper Conway • Nov 23,2021 Liberty, Policy

Youngkin’s Blueprint for GOP Victory

Virginia can officially say they run on Youngkin. A little over a week ago, Glenn Youngkin pulled off what most thought was impossible, winning Virginia’s Gubernatorial election against Democrat Terry...

By AF Editors • Nov 19,2021 AF Community

Reads of the Week: Ranked-Choice Voice, A New Approach to Immigration, and Administrative Bloat in Education

Each week, we’ll be featuring opinion pieces from the alumni and current participants of AF’s Writing Fellows Program. A few highlights from the past week are below. Do you dream...

By Justin Tucker • Nov 18,2021 Communication, Culture

Did Dune Live Up to the Hype?

The latest adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic 1965 science fiction novel Dune is one of 2021’s best films. Director Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) creates a rousing drama in a grand...

By Samuel Mangold-Lenett • Nov 17,2021

Don’t Forget the Nursing Homes

In late October of 2021, Andrew Cuomo, the former Governor of New York, was charged with a misdemeanor sex crime. The criminal complaint stems from an incident that reportedly occurred...