Commentary - America's Future

By Claire Kittle Dixon • Aug 22,2017 Career Advice

Burning Bridges and Lessons from Peter Gibbons

Have you ever wanted to tell your boss to take a long walk off a short cliff or post something incendiary on social media about your former employer? Have you...

By AF Editors • Aug 07,2017 AF Community, Communication, Professional Development

Fight Media Bias: Become an AF Writing Fellow

Are you tired of bias in the media? AF’s Writing Fellows Program identifies aspiring journalists who value freedom and liberty – and helps improve writing skills to get published. This...

By Roger Custer • Jul 26,2017 AF Community, Liberty

Restoring Tocqueville

What makes America great is not politicians in Washington, D.C., it’s hard-working people who band together to solve problems in communities nationwide. It’s churches, civic groups, families, neighbors, entrepreneurs, and...

By AF Editors • Jul 24,2017 AF Community

Janene Schmitz Joins AF as Programs Associate

AF is excited to welcome Janene Schmitz to the team as a part-time Programs Associate. Janene earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Previously,...

By Claire Kittle Dixon • Jul 18,2017 Career Advice

Looking Outside the Talent Box

by Claire Kittle Dixon and Lauren Skiver Have you caught yourself with a staff vacancy asking, “Why doesn’t a candidate with the perfect background and experience apply?” It certainly would make...

By Roger Custer • Jul 14,2017 Career Advice

How to Break the Millennial Stereotype in the Office

I am sometimes asked what the most desirable trait is for new hires, especially those in the Millennial generation (born roughly 1980-2000). While there are many desirable traits in employees...