Commentary - America's Future

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,...

By Peter Ildefonso • Dec 28,2012

Sharpening the Digital Saw: Mail Merge

In the conservative movement one of the rarest titles you will see will be a full time IT staff member. The company has to be large, resources have to be...

By Peter Redpath • Dec 27,2012

Networking Advice: Show Up Early

I know that when I first arrived to town, I felt doubly awkward introducing myself to people at receptions because I’m a somewhat shy person and I lacked confidence since...