The Everyday Heroes Of The Free Market System
When Professor Brian Brenberg, chair of Business and Finance at The King’s College, spoke at Young America’s Foundation’s Reagan Ranch conference this past June, he talked about heroes. Some are easily recognized– those who save other people’s lives or who dedicate their lives to serving the poor. The positive impact these people have on others […]
Super Bowl Champ Burgess Owens’ Advice To Young Conservatives
By Alexander Jelloian Young America’s Foundation recently held its largest-ever high school conference at the Reagan Ranch. More than 800 participants were able to hear from 15 leading conservative speakers who touched on topics ranging from the merits of free-market economics to how to be a bold advocate for the unborn. Among the long list […]
The hard truth about Islam ft. Robert Spencer
When Islamic terror strikes our country, we’re told by the Left that Islam is just a “religion of peace that has occasionally been hijacked by extremists.” But is it? Here’s the truth, courtesy of Robert Spencer: Islam is the opposite of a religion of peace. In fact, Islam is the only religion which […]
How Well Do You Know Thomas Sowell?
This past weekend, the legendary Dr. Thomas Sowell celebrated his 89th birthday, and what better occasion to celebrate his remarkable achievements and contributions to conservative and free-market thought. Dr. Sowell was born in North Carolina and moved to Harlem when he was young. He was able to get into Stuyvesant High School, one of the elite […]
How Trump beats the media ft. Larry O’Connor
We keep hearing that the media’s relationship with President Trump is “the worst we’ve ever seen in history.” Okay, maybe that’s true. But why is that? Surely it’s not because they’ve never despised a conservative before! The difference is that Trump fights back against their #FakeNews. Trump challenges the biased media’s leftist agenda […]
Chapter Of Distinction: University Of Florida YAF
At the University of Florida, the Young Americans for Freedom chapter maintained its key role as the visible presence of the Conservative Movement. UF YAF hosted weekly activities and sometimes multiple events per week. In addition to their tabling and outreach, UF YAF hosted the Daily Wire’s Andrew Klavan and—through YAF’s Robert and Patricia Herbold […]
Chapter Of Distinction: University Of Alabama YAF
The University of Alabama Young Americans for Freedom chapter excelled at spreading conservative ideas on campus this spring. In addition to campus debates that drew hundreds of students on campus, the YAF chapter hosted Ben Shapiro through Young America’s Foundation’s Fred Allen Lecture Series. Shapiro’s speech drew a standing room only crowd of students excited […]
Chapter Of Distinction: University Of Notre Dame YAF
At the University of Notre Dame, the Young Americans for Freedom chapter organized a bold response to leftist radicals, including Antifa, who attempted to remove images of—and even references to—Christopher Columbus on the Catholic institution’s campus. “We felt the need to voice our support for the preservation, not coverup, of history,” explained UND YAF chair […]
YAF Welcomes Kathryn Beale To National HQ Team
Kathryn Beale joins Young America’s Foundation as the assistant to the office of the president. As a Kentucky native, Kathryn attributes much of her early interest in conservative activism to the culture of hardworking Kentuckians who exemplify and champion the ideas of individual freedom and traditional values. Kathryn is a graduate of Lipscomb University, where she earned […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Attend NCSC
This summer’s YAF interns have all attended YAF’s National Conservative Student Conference before, so they’ve compiled a list of reasons why you should register to attend the ultimate conservative summer experience! 1. Stay at a 4 star D.C. hotel (with all meals included!) What’s better for a college student living on ramen half the year […]
Catch Up On Speakers From YAF’s High School Conference At The Reagan Ranch
Last week, we welcomed over 800 participants to our High School Conference at the Reagan Ranch, featuring an all-star lineup of speakers including Fox News commentator Rachel Campos-Duffy, Daily Wire Editor-In-Chief Ben Shapiro, and One America News Network host Liz Wheeler. Did you miss the conference? Want to catch up on what all our speakers […]
YAF HQ Welcomes Summer Interns
Katrina Shaw is a rising senior at Long Island University Global (LIU Global), where she majors in global studies. A Wisconsinite, born and raised, Katrina and her family recently traded in their jackets for sunscreen and moved to Florida. Katrina has been a life-long supporter of the Conservative Movement, but she became inspired to have […]
America is a Christian nation ft. Dinesh D’Souza
What does it mean to live in a “Christian nation?” The value of human life. The dignity of human beings. Equality. Compassion. These values are all the legacy of Christianity, and such values didn’t exist at the societal level in the pre-Christian world. In fact, it is a Christian idea that no man […]
President Trump Awards Medal Of Freedom To Longtime YAF Ally Dr. Arthur Laffer
On June 19, President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom—the country’s highest civilian honor—to economist Dr. Arthur Laffer for his many economic contributions including the Laffer Curve, the model which demonstrates how lower tax rates can produce greater economic growth and increase government revenue. Young America’s Foundation congratulates Dr. Laffer, one of the […]
Shapiro, Knowles, Campos-Duffy, & Wheeler Among Leading Conservatives To Address Rising Generation At Reagan Ranch
Young America’s Foundation will welcome more than 800 participants to its sold-out June High School Conference at the Reagan Ranch this week for unforgettable experiences at President Reagan’s Rancho del Cielo and the state-of-the-art Reagan Ranch Center in downtown Santa Barbara, California. Discrediting the mainstream media’s narrative that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the standard-bearer for America’s […]
The five pillars of prosperity ft. Art Laffer
What are the five things that any economy needs in order to start booming? Spending restraint curbs the need for higher taxation. Sound money provides a stable environment for economic prosperity. Free trade is one of the bulwarks of a successful economy—we would be foolish as a country not to engage with other […]
Karl Stahlfeld Joins Young America’s Foundation Headquarters Team
Karl Stahlfeld joins Young America’s Foundation as the associate director of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Free Enterprise. Originally from Seattle, Washington, he graduated from the University of Alabama in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in math and economics and a master’s degree in applied economics. During his time at the University of Alabama, Karl was a member of the […]
Santa Clara Rejects YAF chapter for a THIRD time; Provost Claims No Ideological Bias
Leftist administrators at Santa Clara University have rejected the recognition of a YAF chapter for a third time, while claiming there was no ideological bias in the decision. The Young Americans for Freedom chapter at Santa Clara University has been blocked from recognition for a third time. After two rejections by the student senate, an […]
Young America’s Foundation Welcomes Heidi Thom To Headquarters Team
Heidi Thom joins the Foundation’s team as a program assistant. In this role, she helps organize and facilitate the Foundation’s programs for high school and college students. Heidi is originally from Billings, Montana, and graduated from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, in 2018 with degrees in marketing and graphic design. During her time at Whitworth, […]
Stop punishing boys for being boys ft. Christina Hoff Sommers
Let’s stop punishing boys for being boys. Girls and young women are succeeding in society now more than ever. Meanwhile, the needs of boys are being neglected. Increasingly, boys fall short in school, get lower grades, and are less likely to attend college. Modern educators have taken a hostile approach to the needs […]
Freedom Not Socialism: Rep. Chris Stewart, Dr. John Lenczowski, & Frank Donatelli Address Capitol Hill Interns
By Parker Bowman, YAF William & Berniece Grewcock Intern Scholar On Wednesday, June 5th, Young America’s Foundation hosted its annual Reagan Forum to commemorate the passing of President Ronald Reagan. Titled “Socialism vs. Freedom,” the forum was a great chance for congressional interns to learn about an issue President Reagan deeply cared about, and an […]
University Of Northwestern Continues Attacking YAF After Banning Star Parker And Blocking YAF Chapter
An internal email sent on Monday afternoon to all employees at the University of Northwestern—St. Paul shows a school in panicked disarray as it scrambles to protect its reputation following continued negative attention for banning pro-life speaker Star Parker. April Moreton, UNWSP’s Vice President for Institutional Advancement complains in the email that “Northwestern is again […]
How the Left is stealing your liberties ft. Walter Williams
If anybody talked about taking our liberties away all at once, we would righteously rebel. The Left knows this. Yet, they are taking our liberties away nonetheless. How? History tells us that if you want to snatch liberty out from under a free people, you have to know how to cook a frog. […]
Longtime YAF Ally And Frequent Speaker Dr. Arthur Laffer To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom
On June 19, President Donald Trump will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom—the country’s highest civilian honor—to economist Dr. Arthur Laffer for his many economic contributions including the Laffer Curve, the model which demonstrates how lower tax rates can produce greater economic growth and increase government revenue. Young America’s Foundation congratulates Dr. Laffer, one […]
