Commentary - America's Future

By AF Editors • Feb 02,2021 AF Community

Community Spotlight: Carolyn Bolton

The America’s Future community is filled with active and inspirational young leaders across the country. In this new series, we’ll be catching up with them and getting a sneak peak...

By Daniel Huizinga • Feb 01,2021 Culture

The 2 Most Important Financial Steps to Take in Your 20s

Most Americans don’t learn how to manage their finances in high school or college. As a result, it can be overwhelming to start your life as a young professional and...

By Evelyn H. Gardett • Jan 29,2021 Culture

21 Screen-Free Activities to Lift Your Spirits

As we move into February of this new year amidst lockdowns, unemployment, and societal turmoil, it is helpful to find activities that will uplift our spirits and recharge our souls....

By Kelvey Vander Hart • Jan 28,2021 Policy

Innovation Over Regulation: How Elon Musk Could Solve the Carbon Crisis

President Joe Biden took office on Wednesday, January 20th, and immediately rejoined the Paris Accords, promising more action to lower carbon emissions on the horizon. The very next day, serial...

By AF Editors • Jan 27,2021 Culture, Policy

Reads of the Week: Political Ads, Uighur Genocide, and Hope for the Politically Homeless

Each week, we feature 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 of...

By Lyndsey Fifield • Jan 26,2021 Culture

How I Furnished My Apartment for $500 (And You Can Too)

So you did it—you got a job offer and you’re heading to Washington, DC… or maybe you’ve been here for a few months but you’re finally upgrading your internship status...