In July, I attended FreedomFest, the world’s largest gathering of free minds. Really, it’s the libertarian trade show. Have you heard of it? It’s a niche conference. I don’t know...
The end of the year isn’t the only time to make charitable gifts. Some might argue it’s the worst time, if only because everyone else does it. Still, whether because...
In the age of the 24-hour news cycle, staying informed can seem close to impossible. One of my favorite professors in college advised his students to read the news for...
Each week, we’ll be featuring opinion pieces from the alumni and current participants of AF’s Writing Fellows Program. A few highlights from the past week are below. Do you dream...
Change in life, whether voluntary or involuntary, can be daunting. In my own experience, more often than not, taking the leap and actually jumping (or being thrust) headfirst into change...
“Serious DC people only read nonfiction.” One of my friends and colleagues came to believe this during his first internship in Washington. He would eventually change his mind, but I...
