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Media

Commentary

“The Brutalist”: A Modern Exercise in Classical, Epic Filmmaking
By: Justin Tucker March 26, 2025

There were several factors for the decline of the Golden Age of Hollywood. One of these factors was the rise of television in the 1950s. Audiences could watch moving images...

In Defense of Private Schools
By: John Tuttle March 25, 2025

“Education is a complex and many-sided culture to meet a complex and many-sided world.” – G.K. Chesterton School choice is a hot topic in certain parts of the country at...

Five Years After COVID: What Have We Learned?
By: Brittany Hunter March 21, 2025

We are officially five years removed from the beginning of the pandemic, and it feels both surreal and all too real simultaneously. The world has slowly, but surely, gotten back...

Why a Hometown Girl Loves National Organizations
By: Kacey Shriner March 18, 2025

It takes about 10 minutes of conversation for me to bring up how much I love my hometown; Indianapolis, Indiana. I was born and raised here and I even stuck...

The City of Improvidence
By: Grant Van Eck March 13, 2025

News of the looming tax hikes in the City of Providence, Rhode Island from our elected leaders is crushing. It hurts everyone except the entrenched establishment who benefit from the...

How to Help Turtles Thrive this Spring
By: Kelvey Vander Hart March 11, 2025

If, like me, you’re finally starting to see warmer days with plenty of sunshine, I’m sure you are also relieved. Spring is around the corner, and with sun and warmth...

News

Know an outstanding young leader? Help us recognize them!
By: Katherine Revello February 19, 2025

Nominations for 2025 inductees into the 1995 Society are now open! The 1995 Society celebrates the bold and brave contributions of today’s rising leaders working toward a more free and...

Work For AF! New Openings Available!
By: AF Editors February 1, 2025

America’s Future (AF) empowers young people to be active, civil, and curious citizens who build freer communities that lead to fulfillment, dignity, and happiness for all, and we’re looking for...

Now Open: Fall Fellowship Applications!
By: Katherine Revello July 30, 2024

Applications for the Fall 2024 cohorts of AF’s Writing Fellows Program and LEAD Fellowship are open through August 25! Writing Fellows Program Ever wanted to see your name in print?...

Meet AF Board Member Richard Lorenc!
By: Katherine Revello July 23, 2024

Get to know Richard Lorenc, former chair of the AF Board of Directors. While Richard continues to serve on our board, he recently stepped down as chair, and became a...

Meet The New 1995 Society Winner: Justin Musella
By: AF Editors May 23, 2024

Meet The New 1995 Society Member: Justin Musella! Justin Musella is a new Councilman in Parsippany-township Troy Hills. The focus of his campaign was to keep Parsippany the safe, prosperous, and...

Meet The New 1995 Society Member: Nicholas Horton
By: AF Editors May 22, 2024

Meet The New 1995 Society Member: Nicholas Horton! A lifelong Arkansan, Nicholas Horton has done political and policy work in roughly half the country, ranging from Maine to Montana. His original research...