Get interviewed by the New York Times (in just a few easy steps)
Ok, ok, maybe the steps aren’t that easy! But, do you notice a trend? AF alumni go on to do great things. The members mentioned below are building businesses, managing publications, and giving expert commentary. If you want to be a leader in the liberty world, getting involved with AF is a great first step. Are you looking to be more effective at work? Need an opportunity to build your skills? Or maybe you just want some intellectual food for thought? Either way, here are a few interesting links and tid-bits. What have you been reading lately?
It is that time of year. Where thousands of newly-minted college graduates move to DC to change the world. When you first arrive in D.C., it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. Here are a few pro tips from AF Board Member Chaz Cirame to help you network your way to success. By keeping these rules in mind, you can build your list of friends and acquaintances and build the career you always wanted.
How AF alumna and writer is changing the conversation about feminism and sex
Mollie Hemingway, senior editor at the FDRLST, was recently interviewed by The New York Times. She discusses why she identifies as a classical liberal and how that shapes her political views. She also answers questions about her time as a writer for AF’s Doublethink magazine, like this:
“You used to write a sex column for a libertarian magazine, which is a little unusual, but you did it while you were writing for GetReligion.org, a site that focuses on how religion is covered in the mainstream press. For someone on the right, you talk pretty openly about sexuality.
Find out more about Mollie’s successes and not-so-conventional views here.
From AF member to top Republican pollster: a look into Kristen Soltis Anderson’s career
For young women who are aspiring politicos, writers, and pollsters, Kristen is a great mentor. Not only has she appeared on countless TV and radio networks to share her research, but she truly understands the nuances of millennials. In her interview, she says:
The reasons why my generation matters so much is because of its potential. It’s not just because of how many millions of votes Millennials will cast in the next election, or the billions of dollars they’ll spend. It’s that over the course of their lifetimes, they’ll make decisions that will leave their mark on the country for generations to come.
The interview contains geat insights into our changing electorate, and good examples of Kristen’s career trajectory. Read more on Cosmo here.