Commentary - America's Future

By Peter Lipsett • May 11,2020 Culture

Philanthropy Fills the Cracks as We Reopen the Nation

My wife has a theory. Even if you’re full from a big meal, there is still room for ice cream because ice cream fills in the cracks. I’m no scientist,...

By Cindy Cerquitella • May 08,2020 Culture, Policy

Learn It, Live It, Love It: The Reopen Edition

Learn It: Ballotpedia has put together a constantly updated, exhaustive list of the path’s states and cities are taking to reopen their economies. This week, AF-HQ hosted an event with...

By Beth Bailey • May 04,2020 Culture

Scarcity Solutions: Meat-Free, Protein-Packed Meals

As meat processing and packaging plants across the US have temporarily closed due to complications arising from the coronavirus pandemic, experts warn meat shortages and price increases are forthcoming. Though...

By John Dale Grover • May 01,2020 Communication

3 Steps to Get Published During the Coronavirus Pandemic

It is understandably frustrating when you have a really good idea for a piece but seem to be unable to get an editor to accept it. Has this has happened...

By Josh Evans • Apr 29,2020 AF Community

Weekly Writers Round-Up: What COVID-19 Means for the Local Media, Chinese Trade, and 5G Wireless Technology

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 John Dale Grover • Apr 28,2020 Culture

Three Ways to Help During the Coronavirus Outbreak

To fight COVID-19, Congress and the president have put into law multiple economic relief packages totalling well over $2 trillion as Americans stay at home and most businesses remain closed....