Commentary - America's Future

By Kathryn Shelton • Jan 08,2014

AF Jackson Hosts Inaugural Event: “Legislation and Libations” in Mississippi

On December 17, 2013, the founders of the new Jackson, Mississippi chapter of America’s Future Foundation held a kick-off event to launch the new chapter. The event, “Legislation and Libations,” was...

By AF Editors • Jan 07,2014

New Year’s Resolutions for Networking

This is the time of year when we make new year’s resolutions. Maybe you will join millions of others and resolve to become more fit and/or lose weight. Maybe you...

By Brian Jencunas • Jan 06,2014

The House of Commons, Coming To An America Near You

Prediction: To see the future of the U.S. Senate, look across the Atlantic at the British parliament. As gridlock frustrates the majority party, the Senate will voluntarily turn itself into...

By AF Editors • Jan 03,2014

Apply Now! 2014 Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship Program

Are you interested in pursuing a career in journalism? The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) is now accepting applications for the 2014 Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship Program. From a recent press release...

By Emma Elliott Freire • Jan 02,2014

‘Downton Abbey’ Inspires Bill To Change Inheritance Laws For British Nobility

On Sunday night, season 4 of Downton Abbey will kick off on PBS. The show about the lives of privileged aristocrats and their servants in the early 20th century has...

By AF Editors • Jan 02,2014

Insights and Advice: “On or Off the Hill: Your Next Career Move”

Yesterday’s post highlighted a recent event AF DC co-hosted with the Network of enlightened Women. A career development event, “On or Off the Hill: Your Next Career Move” featured an all-star...