Commentary

Human trafficking — illegally transporting people from one country or area to another, typically for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation — is a horrific practice plaguing countries across the globe. Lawmakers should be looking to enact measures that help to end human trafficking. But these laws should not force innocent Americans […]

Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey works to advance economic freedom in the Garden State. This 2018 Taxpayer Scorecard reviews how your legislators voted in Trenton over the two-year 2016-2017 session. Is your lawmaker a Champion of the Taxpayer, Champion of Big Government, or somewhere in between? Take a look at the maps below and click here […]

Did you miss AFP’s live tele-town hall last night with Sen. Ted Cruz? Click here to listen!

Buried in the political theatre during Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings last week was a lesson we all need to hear. During opening statements, Sen. Ben Sasse used his time to elevate the conversation to discuss why Supreme Court hearings have devolved into such a circus. “We have a fundamental misunderstanding of the role of […]

Last week, the confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh were held, and he proved his sterling record as a fair and qualified judge. Sadly, that didn’t stop obstructionists from launching meritless attacks against this defender of the Constitution. But Judge Kavanaugh stood strong, and let his record shine. As Sen. Chuck Grassley, the chairman of […]

Dear Senator / Assembly Member: Thank you for your support of S-2510 / A-3754, which would break down barriers for hair braiders in New Jersey. Under current law, hair braiders must attend 1,200 hours of cosmetology school, which can cost $17,000-$20,000, and where traditional curriculum does not even cover African-style hair braiding. This is a […]

Once Brian Thompson saw the impact AFP-IN can make, he knew he wanted to join the team. He’s been an AFP activist for 1.5 years now, based in Fort Wayne, and has no plans to slow down. “Fort Wayne is a great place where I think I can effect change,” Thompson said. “Once I became a Torchbearer with AFP, my […]

The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will begin next week. Judge Kavanaugh is an eminently qualified jurist who will defend the Constitution, but don’t just take our word for it. Learn more about Kavanaugh’s background below. Did you know…? Judge Kavanaugh graduated from Yale University and Yale Law School. After law school, Judge Kavanaugh served as a clerk to the man he […]

We all want our state’s businesses to do well — but should Michigan taxpayers foot the bill to provide them with tax breaks, bailouts and subsidies? This is a practice known as corporate welfare. It entails picking winners and losers in the marketplace, based entirely on a business’s political connections. It means that companies don’t fail and […]