Commentary - America's Future

By Senator Mike Lee • Jul 14,2014 Leadership

Leadership Advice: Be a “Happy Warrior”

I’m sure many of you have heard the term “happy warrior” before. For those who haven’t, it’s an expression of flattery thrown around in Washington far too often than it...

By Senator Mike Lee • Jul 10,2014 Leadership, Policy

Leadership Advice: Dive Into Policy Details

You may have heard the term “reform conservatism” being discussed recently. In my view, it represents a very promising development within the conservative movement. But like “compassionate conservatism” before it,...

By AF Editors • Jul 09,2014

Obamacare Gives Women Less Control Over Their Health Care

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Hobby Lobby case, the term “women’s health” has been used repeatedly in reference to one issue alone: reproduction. Sadly, the...

By AF Editors • Jul 08,2014

Do Right to Work Policies Help or Hurt Workers?

This debate, sponsored by the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation, is a discussion about Right to Work policies and whether or not they are good for America’s workers. Vincent Vernuccio from...

By Senator Mike Lee • Jul 07,2014 Leadership

Be Principled, Not Doctrinaire

At the heart of the conservative worldview is the notion that there are certain first principles—universal and permanent moral truths—that ought to form the foundation of our society, our government,...

By Roger Custer • Jul 04,2014

On Independence Day, We’re More Dependent Than Ever

As we watch fireworks, eat barbeque, and reflect on our history, what are we really celebrating? It’s not just independence from Britain — it’s America’s independent spirit and commitment...