Commentary
Innovations are born of need. Motorboats were invented because people needed aquatic vehicles that moved faster and were easier to steer. Cell phones were invented because people needed a better way to communicate while on the move. We’ve come a long way since motorboats and cell phones. Now, we’re on to high-tech creations, such as a cell phone app that can control the lights and […]
Americans for Prosperity-Arizona State Director Andrew Clark penned an op-ed in The Arizona Republic on Proposition 127, an amendment to the Arizona constitution mandating that 50 percent of the state’s energy be sourced from renewables. Prop. 127 is a golden goose for politically favored special interests. But for everyday Arizonans? We only have to look to our neighbors in California, who implemented the […]
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 […]
