Commentary - America's Future

By Caleb Larson • Feb 21,2024 Limited Government, Policy

How a Chinese Spy App used the Super Bowl to Undermine America

Americans love Super Bowl commercials. Every year, it seems as many people tune into their televisions for these marketing ploys as do the actual football fans for the game. This...

By John Tuttle • Feb 20,2024 Culture, Leadership

‘Wicked’ and the Rise of the Villain Protagonist

On Super Bowl Sunday, we saw a trailer for the Broadway hit-turned movie, Wicked. The first installment of what’s supposed to be a two-part movie saga in a vein of...

By Remso Martinez • Feb 16,2024 Culture, Professional Development

Mastering the Give and Take, Silent ‘F$#@ You’s’, and Key Principles About Taking Feedback

In the narrative of our professional lives, feedback plays a crucial role, akin to an editor’s notes in a manuscript. It refines our skills, sharpens our understanding, and propels our...

By Justin Tucker • Feb 15,2024 Culture, Liberty

“Wonka”: A Free-Market Fable

Young magician, inventor, and chocolate-maker Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) arrives by boat with only a handful of coins in his pocket to an unidentified city of seemingly European character set...

By AF Editors • Feb 14,2024 Markets & Free Enterprise, Policy

Meme Coin Mania: A Love and Hate Relationship

Blue Chip Cryptos vs Altcoins: The term “blue chip” began with stocks, specifying nationally or internationally known brands with a large market capitalization, meaning they were “safer” and more likely...

By Rodney Rios • Feb 13,2024 Leadership

America Must Lead

One admirable goal of American diplomacy has been the consistent desire to create enduring peace, at least among the Great Powers. However, it is a paradox of human affairs that...