The Fight for Life is Too Important for Young Conservatives to Ignore
The United States is one of only seven countries in the world that allows elective abortion past 20 weeks. Fortunately, at the state level conservatives are working to change that. The latest pro-life victory occurred on May 25th when Governor Nikki Haley signed into law a bill that would ban abortions past the 20-week mark in the state […]
At CSULA ‘Healing Space,’ Professor Calls Ben Shapiro a ‘Neo-Nazi, Neo-KKK’
On May 17, CSULA President William Covino led a public “healing space” meeting to discuss the aftermath of Ben Shapiro’s February YAF lecture on campus. Footage obtained exclusively by YAF shows President Covino conspiring with students and professors to censor conservatism at CSULA. During the gathering, which took place in the same theater as YAF’s February lecture, […]
“Marginalized Community” Demands Ability to Define “Hate Speech” at UCSB
It might be 2016, but it sure feels a lot like 1984. The Orwellian thought police have escaped the world of fiction and invaded the real world, specifically on college campuses. Leftist students and administrators stand aghast at any student who dares use an “incorrect” gender pronoun, is guilty of “cultural appropriation,” or happens to miss one […]
Disney is More Transparent Than the VA
For almost eight years, the Obama Administration has regularly insulted the men and women who are on the front lines defending and protecting our freedoms. Thus, it should come as no surprise that Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald made headlines earlier this week for comparing VA hospital wait times to lines at Disneyland. Speaking to reporters at […]
CSULA: No to Ben Shapiro, Yes to Angela Davis
Angela Davis, former Communist Party leader and radical professor, is slated to speak at California State University Los Angeles tonight at 7:30 PM PST. This comes on the heels of last week’s announcement that YAF and Ben Shapiro filed a lawsuit with the help of Alliance Defending Freedom against CSULA administrators and professors for violating students’ First Amendment […]
The Rise of Sanctuary Campuses
On campuses across California, a student-led movement to implement “sanctuary campus” policies is quietly building. But what are sanctuary campuses? And what does this movement actually mean for our country? According to activists, sanctuary campuses would operate much like sanctuary cities, a growing trend best exemplified by the policies of cities such as San Francisco where illegal immigrants are protected from […]
Conservatives on the Rise: Wheaton YAF’s Cameron Van Beek Joins the Team
Cameron Van Beek is a junior at Wheaton College studying political science and economics. Originally from Wisconsin, Cameron became interested in the Conservative Movement when Scott Walker took his bold stance for individual freedom as Governor of Wisconsin. Cameron eventually interned on a congressional campaign, which spiked his interest in the Movement. During Cameron’s sophomore year, he […]
Conservatives on the Rise: Wingate YAF Chair Kyle Ferrebee Joins the Team
Kyle Ferrebee is a senior at Wingate University, where he is currently enrolled in the pre-law program. He is majoring in business management with a minor in legal studies. Since his sophomore year in high school, Kyle has passionately pursued his dream of serving the American people through a career as a constitutional attorney and a U.S. Senator. Kyle […]
Expert: We Need a Leader Like Reagan to Defeat North Korea
Suzanne Scholte, a human rights activist with decades of experience advocating for the liberation of the North Korean people, knows exactly what kind of leader America needs to defeat Kim Jong-un’s regime. “We need someone who believes in American exceptionalism and who will not be duped by the lie that you can negotiate over good faith,” Schulte told The New […]
Transgender Bathroom Directive Threatens Minority Meals
In a letter issued May 13 by the Departments of Justice and Education, the Obama Administration levied another threat to opponents of new bathroom guidelines for transgender students: comply with our directive or lose your federal aid. The young Americans who have the most to lose are Black, Hispanic, and other minority students whose federally-subsidized school lunches are being used as […]
Jimmy Fallon Helps Miley Cyrus Promote Planned Parenthood
During a recent appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s late night talk show, Miley Cyrus announced a new collaboration with Marilyn Minter and Marc Jacobs on a t-shirt to raise funds for Planned Parenthood. In reference to the the project, Fallon said, “They can learn a lot from you, because you’re also doing other stuff too for charity.” Jimmy Fallon […]
Google Praises Violent Revolutionist
Thursday, Google’s homepage displayed an image celebrating the birthday of Yuri Kockiyama, a Marxist and one of Malcolm X’s closest companions. According to Google, “Kochiyama left a legacy of advocacy: for peace, U.S. political prisoners, nuclear disarmament, and reparations for Japanese Americans interned during the war. She was known for her tireless intensity and compassion, and […]
Ben & Jerry’s Ill-Informed Scoop on Voting Rights
Ice cream corporation Ben & Jerry’s is using its new flavor, “Empower Mint,” to pressure leaders to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act through an online petition. “Democracy is in your hands! This fudge-filled flavor reflects our beliefs that voting gives everyone a taste of empowerment, and that the election should be more ‘by the people’ and […]
YAF Chapters Lead the Fight for Free Speech
Today, Young America’s Foundation filed a lawsuit against California State University Los Angeles (CSULA) for censoring CSULA Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) when they brought conservative Ben Shapiro to a campus where only leftist ideologies were taught and tolerated. In a time where students’ free speech rights are being continually trampled on, CSULA YAF is one of the many […]
POLL: Younger Native Americans Not Offended By Redskins Mascot
According to a new poll by The Washington Post, a vast majority of young Native Americans are not offended by the mascot of the Washington Redskins. Ninety-one percent of Native Americans aged 18-39 said the name did not bother them. In another question, respondents were asked whether they would be offended by a non-Native American referring to them as a […]
Student Take: Highland High School Mandates Gender Neutral Graduation Robes
By Lindsay Gatsios In two weeks I will graduate from Highland High School. For the first time, all 238 members of my senior class will be wearing green because of one girl’s gender confusion. One young woman who “identifies” as “transgender” wanted to wear green graduation robes instead of white. The administration agreed, justifying the decision […]
Young America’s Foundation: A Student’s Best Resource in Promoting Free Speech
“Do you support free speech on campus?” If you ask any student whether they support free speech, most will say “Yes.” In fact, a recent poll conducted by Young America’s Foundation revealed that 93% of students agreed that it is important to protect free speech. However, when pressed further on how far they are willing […]
BREAKING: YAF Files Lawsuit Against CSULA for Censorship of Ben Shapiro Lecture
RESTON, VA — On Thursday, May 19 Young America’s Foundation filed a lawsuit against California State University Los Angeles (CSULA) for censoring CSULA Young Americans for Freedom’s (YAF) February 25 lecture featuring Ben Shapiro. With the legal assistance of Alliance Defending Freedom, Young America’s Foundation, Ben Shapiro, and a CSULA student are suing William Covino, the university […]
Education Secretary John King: Teachers of Color Have Higher Expectations
In an attempt to make schools more sensitive to diversity, the Department of Education appears to be encouraging schools to prioritize hiring African-American and Latino male educators over white educators. In an op-ed for The Washington Post published Sunday, Education Secretary John King argued that white teachers are not as capable of meeting the needs of their […]
Even J.K. Rowling Agrees with Conservatives on Free Speech
J.K. Rowling is one of the most prominent liberals in the literary world. She has often made her opinions known through her support of liberal causes, both in what she says, and how much she donates. While we here at The New Guard disagree with her on pretty much every other ideological issue, on free […]
ATTN HS Seniors: Join YAF, Become a Club 100 Activist, Visit Reagan’s Ranch
As the school year winds down, you might know where you are going to college in the fall, but do you know how you’re going to promote conservatism on campus during this crucial time in American history? There is no better way to do so than getting involved with Young America’s Foundation programs and Young […]
Fox News Covers YAF Man-on-the-Street Video
In case you missed it, Young America’s Foundation recently released a man-on-the-street video showing a series of student interviews at The George Washington University. I asked students a simple question: “Is America exceptional?” [pullquote]”Are they brainwashing college students?”[/pullquote] Their answers were disappointing at best, alarming at worst. (read more) This weekend, Fox News’ Eric Bolling showed portions of […]
VIDEO: YAF Activists Revisit Sharon Statement
May 17, 2016 marked the 5th anniversary of a historic merger that occurred in 2011 between two principled organizations that have been dedicated to boldly promoting conservatism for decades, Young Americans for Freedom and Young America’s Foundation. Young Americans for Freedom, now the chapter affiliate of Young America’s Foundation is surging on campuses across the country, […]
Buckley’s Young Americans for Freedom Surges in 2016
While the media focuses on socialism’s alleged surge on campuses, Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) activists’ revitalized vigor is alarming liberals at schools across the country, inspiring professors and administrators to engage in unprecedented censorship efforts. YAF’s renaissance is the product of a multi-year process following its historic merger with Young America’s Foundation, five years […]
