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Young America's Foundation is the leading organization for young conservatives. With more than 60 years of experience and contacts on more than 2,000 campuses, we help students like you find support, promote conservatism, and take action.

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We want to inspire you to discover conservative ideas and give you the tools necessary to promote these ideas at your school. Our YouTube channel, YAF TV, along with our vast online resources will help you learn more about the Conservative Movement and the issues that matter most.

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You can create a visible presence for the Conservative Movement, provide a bold alternative to the leftist ideas promoted on campus, and ensure your peers are introduced to conservative ideas by getting involved with Young Americans for Freedom, our official student membership program.

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August 25, 2023

The New Guard

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August 21, 2023

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University of San Diego Bans Matt Walsh Speech, Calls Conservative Beliefs ‘Grossly Offensive’

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August 18, 2023

The New Guard

Remembering James Buckley: a Reflection from the Leader of His Youth Campaign

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August 13, 2023

The New Guard

NEW YAF POLL: Students Rally Behind Presidential Age Limits, Biden’s Gen Z Appeal Declines; Trump Should Debate

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August 13, 2023

The New Guard

Unleashing Prosperity: A Reflection on the 42nd Anniversary of President Reagan’s Historic Tax Cut

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August 11, 2023

The New Guard

Capitalism is ‘Systemic Injustice’: Temple University Forces Incoming Students to Pass Indoctrination Course Under Threat of Academic Harm

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August 25, 2023

The New Guard

YAF Brings Hundreds of Energetic Students to First Presidential Debate

Article

August 21, 2023

The New Guard

University of San Diego Bans Matt Walsh Speech, Calls Conservative Beliefs ‘Grossly Offensive’

Article

August 18, 2023

The New Guard

Remembering James Buckley: a Reflection from the Leader of His Youth Campaign

Article

August 13, 2023

The New Guard

NEW YAF POLL: Students Rally Behind Presidential Age Limits, Biden’s Gen Z Appeal Declines; Trump Should Debate

Article

August 13, 2023

The New Guard

Unleashing Prosperity: A Reflection on the 42nd Anniversary of President Reagan’s Historic Tax Cut

Article

August 11, 2023

The New Guard

Capitalism is ‘Systemic Injustice’: Temple University Forces Incoming Students to Pass Indoctrination Course Under Threat of Academic Harm

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August 9, 2023

The New Guard

Cal State Purges ‘49er’ Branding From Campus Retail Shops Over Gold Rush ‘Genocide’

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August 9, 2023

The New Guard

WITNESS HISTORY: You’re Invited to the First Presidential Primary Debate and YAF’s Block Party in Milwaukee on August 23

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August 9, 2023

The New Guard

600+ Attend YAF’s National Conservative Student Conference in Washington, D.C.

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September 29, 2020

The New Guard

Identity politics is racist ft. Jason Mattera

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September 16, 2020

The New Guard

WATCH: Illinois Professor Tells Class “No Evidence” That America is the Greatest Country in the World

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September 10, 2020

The New Guard

Healthcare needs more competition, not less ft. Andy Puzder

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July 26, 2023

American Freedom Podcast

20 Years Later, We Will Never Forget

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July 26, 2023

American Freedom Podcast

Securing Our Border. Defending Our Police.

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July 26, 2023

American Freedom Podcast

Honoring America’s Veterans

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July 26, 2023

American Freedom Podcast

The Pro-Life Generation: Changing Hearts and the Hope for a New Beginning for Life

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July 26, 2023

Young America's Foundation Podcast

Dr. James Lindsay | Critical Race Theory: A Bad Religion and Belief System

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July 26, 2023

Young America's Foundation Podcast

Congressman Chip Roy | Will We Choose Freedom?

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