Commentary - America's Future

By Lydia Pitea • Sep 17,2019 Culture

“It’s Not Me, It’s You” – The Failures of Libertarian Likability

In July, I attended FreedomFest, the world’s largest gathering of free minds. Really, it’s the libertarian trade show. Have you heard of it? It’s a niche conference. I don’t know...

By Peter Lipsett • Sep 16,2019 Leadership

Picking, Saving, and Bunching: Start Planning Your Charitable Giving Now

The end of the year isn’t the only time to make charitable gifts. Some might argue it’s the worst time, if only because everyone else does it. Still, whether because...

By Kelvey Vander Hart • Sep 13,2019 Professional Development

How To Leverage Your Inbox To Stay Informed

In the age of the 24-hour news cycle, staying informed can seem close to impossible. One of my favorite professors in college advised his students to read the news for...

By Josh Evans • Sep 11,2019 AF Community

Weekly Writers Round-Up: Local Election Problems, Ridesharing Wages, and Pay for Student Athletes

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 Emily Mishler • Sep 10,2019 Career Advice

Remote Work: Activating Your Network

Change in life, whether voluntary or involuntary, can be daunting. In my own experience, more often than not, taking the leap and actually jumping (or being thrust) headfirst into change...

By John Dale Grover • Sep 09,2019 Culture, Professional Development

How Reading Good Fiction Can Help Your Career

“Serious DC people only read nonfiction.” One of my friends and colleagues came to believe this during his first internship in Washington. He would eventually change his mind, but I...