Commentary - America's Future

By Emma Elliott Freire • Jun 12,2013

Cooperation over Coercion: A Review of ‘The End Is Near and It’s Going to Be Awesome’

The United States government has racked up overwhelming bills that are coming due soon. The combination of federal debt and unfunded liabilities exceeds all the assets on the entire planet....

By Katherine Timpf • Jun 11,2013

California Lawmakers Want To Regulate Your Cameras

California legislators, in keeping with their penchant for regulation, are seeking to control yet another aspect of people’s lives: whom they may photograph —even in public places. On May 17th,...

By Kathryn Shelton • Jun 07,2013

In Chicago, Tom Palmer Addressed the Growing Welfare State

On May 9, AF-Chicago hosted a packed house eager to hear Atlas VP and Cato Senior Fellow Tom G. Palmer discuss his latest book, “After the Welfare State.” His...

By Preston Cornish • Jun 06,2013

Enough ‘Hail Mary’ Passes: Libertarians Should Push For Incremental Change

For libertarians, the quest to reduce (and, eventually, eliminate) many functions of government can appear to be a Sisyphean task. Even the laughably timid federal budget sequester generated a level...

By AF Editors • Jun 06,2013

Distinguish Yourself: Get to the Point!

Whether you are giving an elevator pitch, doing a job interview, tweeting, or answering a question, getting to the point is essential. In today’s fast-paced culture, people expect a quick...

By Joël Valenzuela • Jun 04,2013

Well-Meaning Lawmakers Create Green Problem

Sometimes, when presented with a global problem, humanity comes together in a beautiful way to deal with the challenge while benefiting all. Other times, government regulation prevents the problem from...