Free markets made America great ft. Burt Folsom
Why did the United States become the most economically prosperous nation in the world? Answer: capitalism and free enterprise. It was American entrepreneurs who were responsible for the successes of the railroad, the light bulb, the typewriter, the automobile, and the telephone. These inventions lit the world on fire and produced economic prosperity […]
HOW FREEDOM WINS THE DAY: The enemies of liberty are advancing, heed this advice
We are surrounded. The cultural bullets are flying. What’s a lover of liberty to do? Todd Starnes has the answer, and it gave us CHILLS! Watch now: The enemies of freedom are advancing, and it is time for us to stand resolute! Will you hit the dirt or take a stand for liberty? Watch more […]
What. A. Week.
By: Hunter Morrow The conclusion. What. A. Week. NCSC has been filled with amazing speakers, teaching students important lessons in conservatism, such as history, economics, social policy, and more. Days 1-4 were absolutely incredible—hard to match even. Day 5 didn’t disappoint. We heard from fantastic speakers. Kristan Hawkins, Bay Buchanan, Liz Wheeler, Dr. Burt Folsom […]
YAFCon Day 4: Senators, CEOs, and Activists Galore!
By: Connor Brinton Day four of the National Conservative Student Conference was another example of why Young America’s Foundation is the premier student conservative organization. Students heard from some of the premier voices, policymakers, and intellectual forces behind the modern-day conservative movement. In one day, students heard from Dr. Burt Folsom, Senator Tom Cotton, Former […]
LIVE YOUR BEST (THUG) LIFE: Ben Shapiro has 7 tips for all young conservatives
Ben Shapiro’s 7 tips for young conservative activists are not to be missed! Watch now: This is gold: “Be the person who makes others rethink their positions.” Watch more #onlyatYAF videos every day! Click now to connect with us on Facebook.
RCD DESTROYS AOC: No one comes here to find socialism, they come here to escape it
Rachel Campos-Duffy takes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to task over the real consequences of socialism, and it feels so good! Watch now: When was the last time you heard about an immigration or border security issue in Venezuela, Cuba, or any other socialist country? Watch more #onlyatYAF videos every day! Click now to connect with us on Facebook.
Milton Friedman At 107
Milton Friedman, one of the most influential free market economists of the 20th century, was born 107 years ago this week, on July 31, 1912. While many are aware of the tremendous influence that he had on conservative leaders such as President Reagan and Prime Minister Thatcher, it is also important to review his influence […]
A Visit from Mr. Vice President- YAFCon Day 3!
By: Diana Soriano Day three of YAFCon was another huge success. The first lecture of the day was not until 11AM, but YAFers were already starting to line up downstairs at 6AM to secure a good spot in the ballroom. Who in the world could possibly get college students to be five hours early for […]
University Of Florida To Correct Speech Code, Pay Young Americans For Freedom Students $66,000
YAF wins another key First Amendment case in defense of students’ rights. Conservative students at the University of Florida will no longer be discriminated against on the basis of their conservative beliefs by their university. Yesterday, the University of Florida agreed to a settlement in the case of Young Americans for Freedom v. University of […]
Day 2 of #YAFCon!
By: Rose Laoutaris Today was the first full day of the National Conservative Student Conference. The day started with the “Coffee with YAFers” event, where I was able to talk to YAF chapter members all while drinking my favorite beverage. The first speaker of the day was Brian Brenberg, who spoke to us about why […]
First Day Of Conservative Christmas- National Conservative Student Conference
YAFCon Day 1: Hi! My name is Hana Thomas and I’m the chairwoman of Loyola Marymount University’s YAF chapter. Today was the first day of conservative Christmas- the National Conservative Student Conference. I started off today by arriving in DC and connecting with friends from my chapter and others across the country. For our first […]
Safe spaces aren’t so safe ft. Christina Hoff Sommers
College campuses today have become hostile environments for the very ideas on which they were founded: reason, free expression, logic, and the open exchange of ideas. Why? Because of safe spaces. Don’t be fooled—safe spaces aren’t about protecting people. The safe space culture is simply a new way for those in power to […]
After Months of Battling Administrators, Lake Forest High School YAF Chapter Gets Recognition
After months of battling several biased administrators and teachers, a Young Americans for Freedom chapter has succeeded in gaining recognition from Lake Forest High School in Illinois. But why did the students have to struggle so long just to simply get the school’s permission to have meetings and do events? To find out, Young America’s […]
University of Michigan To Spend $500k Awarding Professors Committed to “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” AKA Indoctrination
To support professors who have demonstrated “commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion,” the University of Michigan plans to award 5 professors with $20,000 annually over 5 years, totaling $500,000 for the first group of professors. According to a news release from the university, “the new designation will recognize senior faculty who have shown a commitment […]
FACTS, LOGIC, & MATT WALSH: Gay “marriage” by definition can’t be the same as marriage
There’s one crucial difference between heterosexual marriage and alternative “marriages.” Watch now: Marriage is worth protecting for a lot of reasons, but this one just might be the most important! Watch more #onlyatYAF videos every day! Click now to connect with us on Facebook.
Debating Socialists: The Facts Are On Your Side
Unhinged leftists often make the claim that the United States should support “Medicare for All,” free college, and other ridiculous ideas that would bury the country even deeper into debt. If you find yourself debating a leftist, how should you respond? Personal. Responsibility. First of all, it is unfair to the millions of Americans who […]
BIG GOV’T, BIG PROBLEMS: Dinesh D’Souza totally guts the case for gov’t “charity”
Dinesh D’Souza roasts big government in under 3 minutes, and it feels so good! Watch now: The government sucks the virtue out of everything it touches. It’s time to put an end to it! Watch more #onlyatYAF videos every day! Click now to connect with us on Facebook.
Free markets run on service ft. Brian Brenberg
Do free markets run on greed? Is greed a good thing? The answer to both questions is a resounding “no.” The Gordon Gekko-inspired idea that greed is good is actually a complete perversion of freedom. Free markets don’t run on greed; they run on service. This might come as a surprise to a […]
Chapter Of Distinction: Loyola Marymount University YAF
The Young Americans for Freedom chapter at Loyola Marymount University took on multiple projects, including advocacy for pro-life values and against a “privilege walk.” The event that garnered LMU YAF the most attention, though, was their Fred Allen Lecture Series event with Ben Shapiro, one of four speakers hosted by LMU YAF during the 2018-2019 […]
YAF’s Reagan Ranch Center Welcomes Summer Interns
Young America’s Foundation’s Reagan Ranch Center recently welcomed its summer interns. These student leaders will assist with the Foundation’s programs in Santa Barbara and at Rancho del Cielo. Emiliano Sanchez was first introduced to YAF through YAF’s programs featured on YouTube. He is a recent graduate of Riverside City College, where he studied political science and […]
Woman Destroys Pro-Life Signs, Assaults Peaceful Pro-Lifers at UW Madison
Pro-life advocates at the University of Wisconsin at Madison have found themselves to be the latest victim in a long list of attacks perpetrated by abortion advocates this year. The pro-life organization, Created Equal, recently released a video which shows a young woman spray-painting over pro-life signs because, according to the perpetrator, “they’re triggering, they […]
Chapter Of Distinction: University Of Michigan YAF
This spring, University of Michigan Young Americans for Freedom hosted Ben Shapiro, and developed displays advocating for strong border security and protection of the unborn. During their pro-life activism initiatives, radicals vandalized their display and ripped up pink crosses that represented the lives taken by abortion. Thanks to the close watch of UM YAF and […]
GWU’s Targeting of Conservative Speakers with Hefty Security Fees Must End
By: Matthew Mastroberti For years, The George Washington University has targeted conservative students with thousands of dollars in hefty security fees to host conservative speakers. We are calling on the university to end this discriminatory, secretive practice and to stop punishing conservatives because of the intolerance of our leftist peers. With the conclusion of our […]
Kevin McMahon Joins YAF Headquarters Team
Kevin McMahon is a recent graduate of the University of Virginia, where he double-majored in economics and government. Kevin became involved with YAF early in his undergraduate career, primarily focusing on reviving the Young Americans for Freedom chapter at UVA. After a fight against school administrators, UVA YAF was granted official recognition by the university, […]
