D.C.

About This Hub

Join the AF-DC Hub to learn and develop your skills in the nation’s capital area with a unique group of liberty-minded peers. We offer multiple opportunities to learn from established professionals, network with prominent leaders in the community, and expand your influence.

Are you interested in fun and unique networking events? Attend our Writers Happy Hour, annual AF Gala, and more!

Are you interested in expanding your skill set and learning from established professionals? Join our Writing Fellows Program, learn at our “Welcome to Washington” panel, and more!

Are you interested in volunteering and being a part of a team working for liberty? Volunteer for one of our events or join our leadership council!

We’re currently looking for a new AF-DC Hub Director! If interested, apply here!

Upcoming Events

AF-DC: Oh, What Fun! Holiday Party

Join AF-DC for a chill holiday gathering at the AF Clubhouse! Ugly sweaters encouraged, but not required. 6 - 6:45 PM (if you arrive late, look for AF on the...

December 14, 2024
Washington

Past Events

AF-DC: What’s at Stake for Classical Liberals This Election?

Join AF-DC and Students for Liberty's Bastiat House for an insightful discussion on the key issues classical liberals face in the 2024 election. As the rising tide of illiberalism takes...

November 2, 2024
Washington

Free Coworking Day at the AF Clubhouse!

Finish up that to-do list at the AF-DC Clubhouse with a free coworking day! Twice a month we open up the DC clubhouse to our community for a day of...

October 25, 2024
Washington

AF-DC: Heroes Lost to History

Join AF-DC for a book signing and discussion about Caleb Franz's new book The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism's Essential Founding Father. Known in his day as...

October 24, 2024
Washington

Hub Director

Hub Leadership

Franklin Lee

Franklin Sooho Lee is the DC Hub Coordinator for America's Future and the Senior Associate for the Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties team at R Street Institute. Previously, Franklin worked as a paralegal for Lutheran Social Services of New York. Franklin has published two books: "From Harvard to Homeless: Journeys of a Millennial Nomad" and an Amazon bestseller, "The Art of Napping: The Sleeping Samurai and the Dormant Dragon." Franklin graduated from Harvard College with an A.B. in East Asian Studies and Anthropology in 2015. He received his Master’s in Asian Studies from the Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service in 2017.