Commentary - America's Future

By Lawrence W. Reed • Jan 02,2013

Integrity Matters: Part 2

A free society flourishes when people aspire to be models of honor, honesty, and propriety at whatever the cost in material wealth, social status, or popularity. America’s founders knew that...

By AF Editors • Jan 01,2013

Distinguish Yourself: Keep Learning

Happy New Year! Learning is a life-long pursuit, even when you don’t get a report card with letter grades. When you join the professional world, you can distinguish yourself by...

By Steven Ballew and Christopher Malagisi • Dec 31,2012

The Constitution — Living or Lasting?

Many progressive legal scholars today preach the theory of a “Living Constitution.” They argue that the document setting up the structure and powers of our government should evolve to meet...

By Joseph G. Lehman • Dec 31,2012

Why Work in a Think Tank? Part 1

If you are exploring careers in public policy, you should consider the policy-shaping role of think tanks. The enactment of a law by a legislative body is but the final...

By Luca Gattoni-Celli • Dec 28,2012

A Guide to the Fiscal Cliff Debate

As $136 billion in spending cuts and $532 billion in tax increases loom ever larger with the approach of January, the policy debate surrounding the fiscal cliff has settled around...

By AF Editors • Dec 28,2012 Career Advice

2012 AF Top Ten

Here are the most popular articles from America’s Future in 2012: 1. Cover Letters and First Dates by Claire Kittle “Hey there, hot stuff. We should go out. I’m smart,...