The Planned Parenthood Presidency Predicament
By Kevin McMahon Ironically, after roughly 9 months with Planned Parenthood, the President is out. Planned Parenthood’s replacement to Cecile Richards, Leana Wen, no longer holds the position of President after less than one year into her tenure. Amidst a flurry of rumors that she was stepping down, fired, or ousted after a secret coup-like […]
Minnesota City Council Caves, Reverses Decision to Ban Pledge of Allegiance
It turns out anti-patriotism won’t get you far in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The city council in the small Minnesota town voted unanimously to reinstate the Pledge of Allegiance at their meetings, following backlash from citizens not only within city limits, but nationwide. Even the President of the United States jumped in on the debate. […]
Thank conservatism for women’s rights ft. Allie Stuckey
The idea that progressive feminism has been the driving force behind the advancement of women in America is simply untrue. Every injustice against the foundational idea of equality that has been perpetrated in our country has been a DENIAL of the founding principles upon which we were founded. Likewise, every justice that we […]
UGA Brainwashes Students with Bizarre Pronoun and Diversity Rhetoric
Freshmen student orientation leaders at the University of Georgia were informed that any potential religious or personal objections or discomfort to the usage of gender-neutral pronouns do not matter in their leadership roles, according to documents obtained exclusively by Young America’s Foundation. “Your discomfort is irrelevant- the first few times you do this it may […]
Chapter Of Distinction: Grand Canyon University YAF
Despite being active on a campus that portends to be conservative, the Grand Canyon University Young Americans for Freedom faced obstacles from administrators during the spring semester. GCU YAF has a strong record of carrying out successful activism projects and hosting lecture events without issue. Seeking to bolster discussion of conservative ideas and push back […]
Be Bold.
Last week, students from 31 states and 75 different high schools descended upon our nation’s capital for Young America’s Foundation’s 22nd National High School Leadership Conference. Students heard from leading conservative speakers such as Rep. Steve Perry, Rep. Paul Gosar, Bay Buchanan, Tim Goeglein, and many more. Students were armed with knowledge of topics such […]
Young America’s Foundation Announces Governor Scott Walker As President-Elect
Young America’s Foundation (YAF) is excited to announce that 45th Governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker has been elected by YAF’s board of directors as president of Young America’s Foundation, effective February 1, 2021. Governor Walker courageously advanced freedom in a state that once was a “progressive” bastion. He championed right-to-work laws, right-to-life causes, and defended […]
NICE TRY: Matt Walsh deftly DESTROYS liberal myths about abortion & adoption
Matt Walsh explodes this adoption myth with a potent dose of reality. Watch now: Looks like he hit this one out of the park. I guess the lesson here is never bring falsehoods to a Matt Walsh debate. They won’t survive the encounter! Watch more #onlyatYAF videos every day! Click now to connect with us on […]
Chapter Of Distinction: Texas A&M University YAF
Texas A&M is typically indifferent to ideological differences and generally apathetic to discussions taking place outside of the campus bubble, meaning the Texas A&M Young Americans for Freedom chapter had to put in extra work to get their peers involved. After seeing that many students at Texas A&M were already fans of the Daily Wire’s […]
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 […]
