YAF History: President Reagan Hosts NCSC at The White House
On August 5, 1981, in the very early days of the Reagan administration, President Reagan welcomed Egyptian President Anwar Sadat to the White House for their first official meeting together. On this historic day, President Reagan also invited the attendees of the Young America’s Foundation’s 1981 National Conservative Student Conference to be part of the […]
CSULA Administrator Threatens to Protest Santorum Lecture
Even apparent leftist professors have taken note of CSULA YAF’s upcoming lecture with Rick Santorum. Former CSULA YAF member Ana Hernandez-Martinez posted an announcement about the event in the university’s “CSULA Book Exchange” Facebook group. It wasn’t long before leftists took notice, calling the YAFers “intolerant” for hosting a speaker to discuss religious liberty. A […]
The College Fix: YAF is ‘Making Education Great Again’
Originally posted by Jennifer Kabbany at The College Fix: My son is a senior at a public high school in Southern California. In the last two years, he’s been taught about “American Imperialism.” He’s been told Fox News is not a credible source for English essays. He’s been shown the Michael Moore documentary “Capitalism: A Love Story,” […]
Watters’ World at The Reagan Ranch
Fox News’s Jesse Watters spoke at Young America’s Foundation’s March High School Conference at the Reagan Ranch earlier his month, sharing stories of how he worked his way up at Fox News, was hired by Bill O’Reilly, then almost fired. Watters’ World recently gave Fox News viewers an inside look at the Reagan Ranch and his […]
YAF Brings ‘Climate Change’ to Snowflake-Ridden Cornell
It seems the only real form of “climate change” is that of Cornell University’s campus climate. Wednesday night, students of the snowflake-ridden Ivy League campus finally allowed a conservative to speak on campus after failed attempts to shut down Senator Rick Santorum last semester. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich delivered a lecture on […]
#OnlyAtYAF: 3/23/17
This past week Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) chapters have been busy promoting conservatism on their campus. They have made quite a few of #OnlyAtYAF experiences along the way. Check out what some of our YAF chapters have been up to lately: Davidson College YAF hosted a day at the shooting range to promote the importance […]
CSULA Leftist Ignores Reality in Pursuit of ‘Diversity’
Citing Young America’s Foundation’s campus lecture featuring Ben Shapiro on campus, one member of the California State University, Los Angeles administration is pushing to force CSULA President William Covino to resign his post in a factually challenged and historically blind manifesto. Minh-Triet Dao, a 2016 graduate of CSULA and current employee of the university, serves as program coordinator […]
Alumni Spotlight: Thomas Qualtere – Theater Major Turned Conservative Activist
Here at YAF, we always say our alumni go on to do great things. Alumnus Thomas Qualtere was featured recently in the Washington Examiner for doing just that. Thomas Qualtere started college as a theater major. Originally a “lower case c conservative” from a conservative family, the overwhelmingly liberal atmosphere at Skidmore activated his interest in government. In addition […]
Conservatism in the Left’s backyard
More than 1,000 students and hundreds of conservatives in Southern California heard from leaders of the Conservative Movement in the last six days through Young America’s Foundation programs. YAF’s campus lecture program brought conservative firebrand Ben Shapiro to University of Redlands in California last Wednesday, and sent cultural commentator and advocate for conservative action Rachel […]
YAF’s Liberal March Madness: Round One Results
The first eight matchups between some of the Left’s most outspoken advocates have taken place via Twitter polling, and the results for round one of YAF’s Liberal March Madness are in. Dunham vs. Richards Which liberal has exhibited more madness this year? Vote and RT! — YAF (@yaf) March 8, 2017 Gore vs. Moore It's […]
University of Florida YAF Educates Peers on Evils of Socialism
Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) activists at the University of Florida organized a socialist bake sale to demonstrate the flawed logic of the socialist ideas that their millennial peers are often quick to embrace. Due to the leftist campus climate, University of Florida YAF knew it was imperative to advocate for conservative ideas on campus. […]
Snowflakes Set to Dance During Shapiro Lecture
As Ben Shapiro prepares to speak at University of Redlands tonight, snowflakes at the school are getting ready to “dance,” as we reported last week. Progressive groups held a meeting this week to put the final touches on their counter event titled, “**Liberated,” which according to their Facebook event, claims to be “the biggest porch […]
First Post-Inaugural YAF Conference at the Reagan Ranch Draws Sold-Out Crowd of High School Students
Young America’s Foundation to Host First High School Conference of 2017 at the Reagan Ranch from March 16 through March 18. SANTA BARBARA, CA- More than 100 participants will gather for Young America’s Foundation’s High School Conference at the Reagan Ranch in Santa Barbara, California from March 16 to March 18. Students from around the country […]
Chapter of the Month: University at Buffalo YAF
In the month of February, University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) boldly advocated for conservative values in an environment that was very hostile to their ideas. For being proactive advocates of the values that make America exceptional, University at Buffalo has been named February YAF Chapter of the Month. This summer at Young America’s Foundation’s National […]
YAF Programs and Resources Bring Sanity to Embattled Campuses
Ben Shapiro recently stated, “The first thing that I think YAF does beautifully and better than anybody else is they provide all of these resources, they make sure that young people have what they need in order to succeed on these campuses.” What are these resources? We’re glad you asked. Free Speech Boxes, Activism Starter […]
University at Buffalo YAFers Take Over Anti-Capitalism Event
University’s Anti-Capitalism Seminar Unintentionally Promotes Free Market Capitalism By Haley Blonsky and Christian Andzel, UB Young Americans for Freedom This week The University at Buffalo’s Intercultural Diversity Center hosted a workshop titled, “Capitalism or Crapitalism.” The discussion was meant to “explore capitalism as it relates to oppression and human rights.” Although the biased presentation implied […]
Leftist Vandal Steals CSULA YAF’s Trump Flag, Flees on Foot
Once again, leftists on the campus of California State University-Los Angeles have proven just how limited their idea of ‘tolerance’ can be. While the CSULA Young Americans for Freedom Chapter was tabling Thursday afternoon to promote their upcoming campus lecture with Rachel Campos-Duffy, a leftist snatched the chapter’s Trump flag and took off sprinting in […]
Packed Halls, Not Leftist Protest, Greet YAF Campus Lectures Nationwide
Young America’s Foundation speakers reached overflowing halls of students eager to hear conservative ideas in February. While some groups only host speakers who will incite audiences and provoke campus leftists, Young America’s Foundation has mastered the art of selecting true conservative leaders who offer insightful, dynamic presentations that electrify and inspire young audiences. Ben Shapiro, […]
Longtime Conservative Leader David Keene Headlines Young Americans for Freedom Alumni Luncheon
More than 80 Young Americans for Freedom alumni, students, and guests gathered at the Gaylord Resort in National Harbor, Maryland, on February 23, for the third annual Young Americans for Freedom Alumni Luncheon. Hosted by Young America’s Foundation in conjunction with YAF alumni Mike Thompson and Pat Korten, the luncheon is one of the largest […]
YAF’s 2017 Liberal March Madness
On campuses across America, YAF activists have overcome and outperformed their leftist counterparts’ best attempts to stifle conservative speech, block activism initiatives, and obstruct speaking events (we’re looking at you CSULA, DePaul, Marquette, et. al). These campus leftists are a reflection of the madness that runs rampant among liberals, and it’s not just limited to […]
Alumni Update: Mike Catanzaro NJC ’96
1996 National Journalism Center alumnus Mike Catanzaro has been named a top White House energy aide. Before beginning his political career, he was an assistant editor with Human Events. Having always had an interest in public policy, Catanzaro then became a staffer for the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and Deputy Policy Director for […]
“They are total rockstars.”
Since students returned to campus after their winter breaks, Young America’s Foundation has had one successful campus lecture after another, spreading conservative ideas far and wide across the country during the spring semester. Students want to hear from the newsmakers, the policy-makers, and those willing to boldly stand for strong, conservative ideas. Young America’s Foundation […]
YAF Wins Free Speech Victory at CSULA
Young America’s Foundation has won a significant victory against leftist administrators who seek to stifle the First Amendment Rights of conservatives on campuses in its recently concluded action against the defendants at California State University-Los Angeles. The administrators responsible for imposing unconstitutional speaker fees and inciting near-riots against the CSULA Young Americans for Freedom chapter […]
“¡Viva Cuba Libre!” — A Cry for a New Cuba
by Aimee Triana, member of YAF at the George Washington University As a first- generation American from a Cuban family, I have always been ignorant in assuming that everyone condemned the Castro regime, and that the general American public knew of the extreme poverty that plagues the Cuban people. When my sociology professor proudly told […]
