Commentary
For the first time in recent memory, inflation has become a major concern for many Americans. This year, families have seen the rising cost of groceries, gasoline, and other everyday goods. They’re worried about making ends meet. At the same time, Congress is considering Senator Bernie Sanders’ $3.5 trillion spending bill, to be paid for […]
America’s founding documents recognize that we all have inalienable rights and that government’s job is to protect those rights. But our history is full of times when important liberties have been infringed and our elected representatives had to enact new laws to set things right. This Constitution Day offers an opportunity to reflect on that. The Civil Rights […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today launched new digital and radio ads as part of the grassroots group’s first push to begin to take steps to bring the Taxpayer Protection Act to the floor this fall. The Taxpayer Protection Act, also known as HB 71, will amend the state constitution to cap government […]
During the next term of the U.S. Supreme Court, the justices will again consider the practice of acquitted conduct sentencing. This refers to a judge sentencing a defendant based not only on charges for which they were convicted, but also on alleged conduct for which they were charged, tried, and acquitted. In these cases, the […]
Frankfort, KY — Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today commended the Kentucky General Assembly for their efforts during this week’s special legislative session. The grassroots organization’s activists across the Commonwealth are eager to continue advocating for meaningful policy solutions to the greatest challenges Kentuckians face. AFP-KY State Director Mike Conway released the following statement: “The balance […]
Should a child’s opportunity for education turn on the religious perspective of the child? Should it turn on the religious perspective of the school? What if the school is just a little bit religious? Or too religious? Would that matter? It would if the child lives in an area of Maine with no public school. […]
Americans for Prosperity Foundation urges Supreme Court to allow judicial review of unconstitutional administrative actions and protect the separation of powers. Americans for Prosperity Foundation recently filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Axon Enterprise v. FTC, urging the court to grant Axon’s cert petition. In the Ninth Circuit, AFP Foundation also teamed up […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) released its midsession scorecard that serves as a tool for constituents to see how their legislators voted on key issues. The grassroots organization encourages constituents to utilize the scorecard as a catalyst for engagement with their elected officials to achieve full accountability and transparency. Legislators are […]
College campuses and free speech are closely linked. Universities are where the next generation finds its voice and (hopefully) learns crucial lessons civil liberties —both how to exercise and defend them. With the 2021-2022 school year beginning, many students will be returning to physical classrooms for the first time in as many as 18 months. […]
