Dr. Art Laffer| Reagan, Trump, and the secret to soaring economies
Dr. Art Laffer is an economist and author who gained prominence during the Reagan administration as a trusted advisor to the president. Laffer is best known for his development of the “Laffer curve.” Laffer was an advisor to Donald Trump in 2016, has given counsel to leaders from around the world, and was recently awarded […]
California’s Reparations Committee Owes the Reagan Family an Apology
By Dr. Paul Kengor This article originally appeared in The American Spectator on May 16, 2023. [pullquote]The president did not coin “welfare queen” — the liberal media did.[/pullquote] “As California Governor (1967-1975), Ronald Reagan coined the term ‘welfare queen’ as racist coding,” claims the official report of the formal state of California […]
Patricia A. Pearson Internship to Support Next Generation of Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home Stewards
Young America’s Foundation is proud to announce the Patricia A. Pearson Internship, which will enable conservative students to participate in YAF’s internship program at the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home in Dixon, Illinois, for decades to come. The internship was endowed by Ron Pearson, who serves as vice president of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, in […]
Al Moore’s Unparalleled Legacy at the Reagan Ranch
Remembering Alwal Anheuser Beims Moore, 1925-2022 This week, Young America’s Foundation lost a leader and a titan of our cause. When it comes to the Reagan Ranch, there is no one like Al Moore. Young America’s Foundation stepped forward to save the Reagan Ranch in 1998, and many generous Americans joined our efforts, making extraordinary, […]
YAF Statement on Alisal Fire and the Reagan Ranch
Alisal Fire Update Monday, October 18 9:15 a.m. ET Sunday was another quiet day at the Reagan Ranch. As of October 17, 78% of the fire has been contained after having covered more than 17,000 acres (see map below.) While flames did not reach the Reagan Reagan or the properties adjacent to the Reagan Ranch, […]
Guest Column: Founding Principles Highlighted by Visit to Reagan’s Boyhood Home
This article was originally written by Ethan Schueler and published in Sauk Valley News. Situated along the Rock River, Dixon is a quintessential American town, and Independence Day is a most quintessential American affair. The annual Petunia Festival held during the first week of July creates a spectacular display as street lights are decorated with […]
Vice President Mike Pence Joins YAF as Ronald Reagan Presidential Scholar
Young America’s Foundation is thrilled to announce a new partnership with longtime ally and the 48th Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, who will formally join YAF’s team as the Ronald Reagan Presidential Scholar. Vice President Pence has been a great friend of Young America’s Foundation throughout his time in public office. He addressed […]
Vice President Mike Pence
Michael R. Pence was born in Columbus, Indiana, on June 7, 1959, one of six children born to Edward and Nancy Pence. As a young boy he had a front row seat to the American Dream. After his grandfather immigrated to the United States when he was 17, his family settled in the Midwest. The […]
Rich Lowry
As one of the most respected conservative voices, Rich Lowry brings his sharp analysis and well-formed opinions to the political discussion through his writing and commentary. Lowry became editor of National Review in 1999 when selected by William F. Buckley, Jr. to lead the magazine. Today, National Review remains a conservative guidepost, helping to bring […]
Michael Reagan
Michael is the son of former President Ronald Reagan and Academy Award Winning Actress Jane Wyman. He authored many successful books including his best-selling autobiography On the Outside Looking In and The Common Sense of An Uncommon Man: The Wit, Wisdom and Eternal Optimism of Ronald Reagan. His most recent book Twice Adopted is based […]