Commentary - America's Future

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...

By Peter Redpath • May 08,2015

Networking Advice: What is Networking?

In my first post, I wrote about the term “networking” and about what a dirty connotation it has, but I never got into the definition of “networking” since I wanted...

By Kathryn Shelton • May 07,2015

Chapter Highlights: San Francisco

AF San Francisco officially launched with a Happy Hour on Thursday, April 23, 2015. 40 liberty-minded locals gathered at the Slate SF lounge to toast liberty and celebrate AF’s expansion to...

By AF Editors • May 06,2015

In focus: Staying Informed On-The-Go Part 2: The Power of Book Reviews

In a perfect world, we would spend hours each day in the library, reading great texts, and then convening outside in beautiful weather to discuss them. In our reality, we work...

By AF Editors • May 01,2015

In focus: Staying Informed On-The-Go

I spend most of my week engaged in the private sector, where I am able to see the effects of public policy on commerce and everyday life. However, my day-to-day...