Commentary - America's Future

By AF Editors • Dec 13,2013

Proposed Paid Leave Program Limits Freedom To Negotiate

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., have introduced the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act, legislation that would create a national paid family leave program within...

By Greta Pisarczyk • Dec 13,2013

Networking via Social Media: Rules to Live By

Social media is undeniably the most efficient and powerful tool for political engagement and activism. In 2012, the Obama campaign used a powerful social media strategy to define itself. Today,...

By Joseph Hammond • Dec 12,2013

South Africa’s Cincinnatus

A former freedom fighter and popular demagogue takes power in a young republic. The rapid and tumultuous turn of events shocks the world, while at home his popularity leads many...

By AF Editors • Dec 11,2013

Extended Deadline: Koch Internship Program 2014

Looking forward to advancing your career in 2014? The Charles Koch Institute has extended the application deadline for the Spring 2014 Koch Internship Program. From the website: The Koch Internship...

By AF Editors • Dec 11,2013

Details Matter: Just Sweat the Small Stuff

You’ve probably heard the expression “don’t sweat the small stuff.” While this may be an admonition to reduce stress and not worry too much, I think there is value in...

By Kathryn Shelton • Dec 09,2013

AF Southeast Michigan: The Type of Health Care Reform America Needs

The Southeast Michigan Chapter of America’s Future had 25 young professionals gather from across metro Detroit to talk about health care on November 13. Dr. Thomas Jeitschko, an Economics and...