Commentary - America's Future

By Elisha Maldonado • Jun 03,2013

Turkey’s Authoritarian Gets Called Out

Rejecting claims about his dictatorial proclivities, Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday did what he does best, by calling those protesting his government an extremist fringe. Naturally, opposition...

By AF Editors • May 30,2013

Feds Use Patriot Act To Crack Down On Virtual Currency Exchange

Wired is reporting that the founder of Liberty Reserve has been indicted on $6 Billion money-laundering charges. Dubbed the “financial hub of the cyber-crime world,” authorities say Liberty Reserve had...

By AF Editors • May 29,2013

Words Have Consequences

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” As children, this was the perfect defense against verbal assailants. It was a rhythmic chide that would...

By AF Editors • May 29,2013

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress: An AF-Chicago Music Composition Première & Discussion

Written in 1966, ‘The Moon is a Harsh Mistress’ is acclaimed science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein’s story about a lunar colony’s revolt against rule from Earth. Widely admired for...

By Lisa Hazlett • May 29,2013

What are the Best Characteristics of Successful Fundraisers?

Last time, we discussed how development is changing. This week, I’ll talk about the best characteristics of successful fundraisers. While there are certainly techniques and tricks of the trade that...

By Kathryn Shelton • May 28,2013

AF Columbus Learns About the Ohio Budgetary Process

The Columbus Chapter of America’s Future Foundation hosted Assistant Majority Floor Leader John Adams on May 7th at Due Amici in downtown Columbus. Representative Adams spoke to a group of...