Commentary - America's Future

By Leah Nalepa • Dec 17,2018 AF Community, Culture

My Favorite Things – AF Staff Holiday Favorites

As I sit and write this blog, I’m listening to Kelly Clarkson’s rendition of “My Favorite Things” from her Christmas album, Wrapped in Red. Many of us are preparing to...

By Peter Lipsett • Dec 14,2018 Culture

Joy in Giving: Be a Smart Year-End Giver

As my one contribution to the social well-being of my neighborhood, I update the signs at the entrance to the subdivision. My seven-year-old particularly enjoys helping move the big letters...

By Kristine Goffos • Dec 14,2018 Culture

A Gift Giver’s Guide to Finding Something Meaningful for Everyone

Picking out gifts can be overwhelming, especially this time of year when you see your lengthy list of people you still need to buy for. I’m one of those people...

By Leah Nalepa • Dec 13,2018 AF Community, Culture

Giving Back: Find Ways to Help Others this Holiday Season

With all the holiday shopping, parties, and general busyness during December, it’s easy to forget the ‘reason for the season’ of giving. As communal beings, we are called to care...

By Josh Evans • Dec 12,2018 AF Community

Weekly Writers Round-Up: Amazon’s HQ2 Cronyism, Smartphone Spying, and Tinder Political Campaigns

Each week, we’ll be featuring the work of the alumni and current participants of AF’s Writing Fellows Program. A few highlights from the past week are below. For more information...

By AF Editors • Dec 12,2018

Apply for the Spring 2019 Writing Fellows Program by Dec. 18

Get published. Get hired. Make a difference. Are you looking to step up your writing skills and get published? The AF Writing Fellows Program is the perfect opportunity for aspiring...