Commentary - America's Future

By AF Editors • Oct 01,2021

Reads of the Week: Changing US Foreign Policy, the Debt Ceiling, and the Cost of Economic Recovery

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 Brittany Hunter • Oct 01,2021 Leadership, Liberty, Limited Government

The First Amendment’s Not-So-Obvious Safeguard: Economic Liberty

When we think of the First Amendment’s protections, we often think of our freedom to hold views and speak our minds as we see fit without limitations and repercussions from...

By Sydney Fowler • Sep 30,2021 Professional Development

Five Things College Has Taught Me

It’s that time of year again. School is back in full swing for students across the country. For some it couldn’t have come soon enough. For others it’s not a...

By Cooper Conway • Sep 29,2021 Policy

Equity Education Reforms Aren’t The Answer

It’s no secret that the American education system is in dire need of reform. Proficiency gaps are prevalent in many states, test scores have flatlined, and many children lack access...

By Ericka Andersen • Sep 28,2021

Mask Mandates for Young Children Are a Power Trip Without Scientific Support

The United States is one of the only countries in the world where children under the age of 5 are required to wear masks in many places. It’s one of...

By Samuel Mangold-Lenett • Sep 27,2021 Limited Government, Policy

The Slander Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Few things characterize the modern Left as accurately as their tendency to mischaracterize their opposition and slander their enemies. Late-night television hosts, influential figures in the news media, elected officials,...