Commentary - America's Future

By Liz Thatcher • May 22,2015 Policy

AF Member Profile: Brandon Smith

The Nitty Gritty Current Position: Policy Director, Office of Governor Sam Brownback (Kansas) How long I’ve been a member of America’s Future Foundation: 4 years. What I do, and why...

By John Cooper • May 19,2015 Leadership

Leading by Walking Around

No matter your professional calling, you always have the opportunity to be a leader who not only accomplishes amazing things, but who also builds other team members up and invests...

By Serge Thomas • May 18,2015

Out of the Box Advice: The Value of Campaign Work

An exciting way to begin a career in politics and public policy is to work on a political campaign. Here are a few ways to do so: – Contact a...

By Claire Kittle Dixon • May 14,2015

Preparing a Stellar Résumé

“A date is a job interview that lasts all night.” – Jerry Seinfeld Anyone who has known me for long knows I compare work – especially applying for a...

By Erin Norman • May 13,2015

Reflections on the 2014 AF Gala

There is no shortage of events for policy-minded professionals in DC. While some events are clearly designed as networking opportunities, others lend themselves more to catching up and relaxing with...

By Isaac Morehouse • May 12,2015

The Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis

It’s easy to assume a simple cost-benefit analysis is always in order for every important decision. I’ve found that the more important and radical the decision, the less valuable c-b...