Commentary - America's Future

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...

By John Bianchi • Jul 13,2017 Liberty, Limited Government

Papers Please

Several weeks ago in Germany, a precedent was set on how the German government will deal with those posting what the state deems ‘hate speech’ on internet websites. The homes...

By Isaac Morehouse • Jul 07,2017 Culture, Limited Government

Are You Better off Than You Were a Decade Ago?

In every single area of life dominated by market exchange and civil society, the answer is an unequivocal yes. WiFi is better. Smartphones. Slack. Uber. More and better food options....