Commentary - America's Future

By Dick Carpenter and Lisa Knepper • May 16,2012

Occupational licensing keeps out the competition

In the Institute for Justice’s 20-plus years, we have challenged all manner of senseless occupational licensing schemes—from those restricting entry into fields like interior design to tax preparation as well...

By AF Editors • May 15,2012

Foundations of Liberty: Students for Liberty

Editor’s Note: In his new column “Foundations of Liberty” at Free the Future, author D.B. Atchison profiles organizations helping to advance the movement for liberty. Students For Liberty (SFL) has...

By Joanna Robinson • May 15,2012 Professional Development

Dealing with Post-College Disillusionment

I went to college in the dark ages when email was still fairly new (Juno was my jam) and we weren’t allowed to use the internet for research to cite...

By AF Editors • May 15,2012

Money in politics: Depends on who receives it

Money in politics corrupts, and huge sums of money corrupt hugely. At least, that’s what we’ve been led to believe. Think tanks have popped up to ensure we have a...

By Matt Mitchell • May 14,2012

Writing Has Rules

Like it or not, there are certain rules to writing. These rules have emerged as a spontaneous order over centuries. In time, entrepreneurs have changed them. They have adapted the...

By AF Editors • May 11,2012 Professional Development

Keep Your Word

Your reputation is very important as you climb the ladder in any industry. It is even more important in Washington, DC and the liberty movement since we know each other...