Commentary - America's Future

By Monica Moir • Apr 14,2021 Policy

Private Schools Reopen, Leaving Public Schools in the Dust

As summer approaches, the country is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel for the COVID-19 pandemic. The narrative is shifting to what schools are going...

By Meg Tuszynski • Apr 13,2021 Markets & Free Enterprise, Policy

The Moral Case for Free Markets

A couple of months ago, I wrote an impassioned defense of free markets, arguing that openness to markets is a key determinant of why some countries are rich and others...

By Lane Koch • Apr 12,2021 Career Advice

Finding Fulfilling Work is not a Cliché

I saw a viral TikTok the other day where a woman was making light of having to go into work and “be fake” for 8 hours. The video was funny...

By AF Editors • Apr 09,2021 Career Advice

Reads of the Week: China’s Growing Influence, Improving Telehealth Laws, and Counterproductive Tobacco Bans

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 Krista Mitchell • Apr 08,2021 Culture, Leadership

3 Ways to Give to Your Community On a Budget

Being a young professional with a tight budget is challenging. We all want to feel like Elle Woods, rocking designer handbags and high heels after winning our first big court...

By Katelynn Barbosa • Apr 07,2021 Career Advice, Professional Development

5 Reasons Your Cover Letter is Terrible

I’m feeling extra grumpy and salty because I am 37 weeks pregnant, sick of waddling everywhere, and dying for a stiff cocktail. The good news for you is that my...