Commentary - America's Future

By Patrick Nalepa • Apr 11,2022 Leadership, Markets & Free Enterprise

The Meaning Behind “I’m Fine”

The dreaded four-letter word. As Mel Robbins says, being “fine” can cripple many aspects of your life. I believe that one of the worst areas to be crippled is personal...

By Matt Hampton • Apr 08,2022 Leadership, Policy

The Difference Between Risking Nuclear War & Starting It

It’s self-evident that starting a nuclear war would be bad, but to avoid any risk of it at all costs is almost as misguided. A few weeks ago, self-described neoliberal...

By Kelvey Vander Hart • Apr 06,2022 Culture, Leadership, Policy

Don’t Let The Energy NIMBYs Trample Property Rights

Lately, it seems like we should adopt a new saying: “Where there is a good advancement, NIMBYs will be there to try and stop it.” The not-in-my-backyard crew seems to...

By Thomas Savidge • Apr 05,2022 Leadership, Policy

Timeless Fiscal Policy Lessons from Bob Williams

In March, we lost a champion of sound fiscal policy, ALEC Senior Fellow Bob Williams. Bob made such an impact on state tax and fiscal policy that the State Policy...

By Peyton Holliday • Apr 01,2022 Culture, Leadership, Liberty

Managing Stress and Your Network

Many of us young people have events and schedules that leave us choosing which things we would rather do. We work jobs, are in school, and want to have friends...

By AF Editors • Mar 31,2022 Culture, Leadership, Professional Development

Courting in a Candidate’s Market: 5 Way to Stay Competitive

Many moons ago I was dating a gentleman we’ll call “Bob”. Things were getting pretty serious when, as fate would have it, I ran into my ex-boyfriend. We’ll call the...