Commentary - America's Future

By Kathryn Shelton • Dec 16,2013

AF Raleigh: North Carolina’s Onerous Wine & Beer Regulations

On December 4th, 2013, the Raleigh chapter of America’s Future Foundation hosted a wine tasting for young professionals at the Raleigh Wine Shop. Andy Ellen, President and General Counsel of the...

By Emma Elliott Freire • Dec 16,2013

Good Things Are Worth Waiting For: A Review of ‘The Goldfinch’ by Donna Tartt

Donna Tartt has a talent for writing openings. The first few pages of her new novel The Goldfinch don’t just hook you, they reach out and pull you in so...

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...