Commentary - America's Future

By Brendon S. Peck • Jan 30,2012

Bishop on the Brink

A liberal congressman defies his district and faces defeat in a bellwether re-election campaign. In 2010, a torrent of anger against statist intrusion swept away scores of Democratic incumbents....

By David Wilezol • Jan 30,2012

The Oblivious Elite

In 1890, the police reporter and photographer Jacob Riis published the grim and gripping How the Other Half Lives, the Muckracking era’s classic exposé of New York City tenement life....

By Richard Lorenc • Jan 28,2012

What’s Happening with AF Outside the Beltway?

AFFers inside the Beltway may not know it, but AF is also flourishing outside of Washington, D.C. From Chicago to Pittsburgh, AF is bringing inquisitive, open minds together to discuss...

By AF Editors • Jan 27,2012 Professional Development

Tom Palmer: Working Your Way Up, Part 1

So you want to be influential? Right. Start at the top! But that may be a bit hard to do. So maybe you could start at the bottom, instead. I...

By AF Editors • Jan 26,2012

Pittsburgh chapter roundtable: “Regulating Pennsylvania Out of Business: Where Have All the Jobs Gone?”

AF Pittsburgh and the PA Chapter of NFIB present a policy roundtable on discussing how regulation is smothering local job creation. Tuesday, February 28th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the...

By AF Editors • Jan 24,2012

Internship Opportunities Not Just for Students

Internships are not just for students. You can apply as a young professional to start your career in public policy. Each year, many college graduates get the experience they need to accelerate...