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Last week, TFAS leaders, scholars, students and alumni gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 TFAS Annual Conference. Inspiring speakers highlighted the importance of America’s 250th anniversary and the TFAS mission of developing courageous citizens.

Interested in accelerating your journalism career? @TFASorg is sponsoring a year-long fellowship at The Dispatch to support fact-based reporting and analysis. Apply here: dispatch.jef.apply.tfas.org

What shaped the American mind? 🇺🇸 TFAS President @rogerrream and Dr. Matthew Spalding of @Hillsdale discuss the Founders, the stories we tell about them and why America 250 is the moment to get it right. 🎧 Listen now at TFAS.org/podcasts.

The future of journalism depends on investing in the next generation of principled voices to strengthen objectivity and fairness in the media. Today, TFAS continues its investment in young journalists with the Journalism Excellence Fellowship in partnership with @thedispatch and @TheEconomist. tfas.org/news/tfas-anno…

Honored to be a part of @tfasorg “Developing Courageous Citizens” Conference last week in Washington DC! The Fund for American Studies has been educating young conservatives in American Ideals for generations! To learn more about this great organization, go to tfas.org

.@Mike_Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States and Eric Cohen, Executive Director at the Tikvah Fund discuss “Endowed with Natural Rights” at the TFAS Annual Conference.

.@ryanlbangert, @RyanWolfeTFAS and @carinemhajjar trace the lines from the Founders' intent to today's headlines. Individual liberty isn't a given; it's a responsibility.

.@anne_r_bradley, Ted Tucker and @DominicJPino break down why the Founders believed free enterprise and personal virtue are two sides of the same coin. You can’t have one without the other.

“The Declaration and Constitution can live only as long as they live in our hearts and minds.” -@DanielJHannan

The erosion of separation of powers isn't just a legal debate; it’s a threat to freedom. Our latest panel explores how constitutional design was built to restrain power and what happens when those walls crumble. @ishapiro

.@DavidBobb asks “What will it take to get to another 250 years?” at the 2026 TFAS Annual Conference. 💭🇺🇸

TFAS is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship. This program provides young journalists the opportunity to pursue independent projects and hone their journalistic skills. Learn more at TFAS.org/Novak.

We welcomed @TFASorg to the Old Residence to hear about public diplomacy and the role of a diplomat within the Public Affairs Section. We wish these future leaders all the best in their studies!

Are students prepared for college-level civic literacy? TFAS professor @SWGoldman says some students arrive ready. Many do not. He points to K-12 constraints and the importance of independent reading. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…

Catch @DavidBobb, Wilfred McClay and Lindsay Craig at the TFAS Annual Conference for a panel on Developing Courageous Citizens, discussing how renewed attention to history, character and citizenship is restoring civic purpose. Registration ends today! TFAS.org/AC26.

Don't miss your chance! Registration for the TFAS Annual Conference: Developing Courageous Citizens ends tomorrow, March 3. Join us March 11–12 in Washington, D.C., for an unforgettable conference featuring @DanielJHannan, Lord of Kingsclere, and more influential speakers on a deep dive into the ideas that shape the nation. TFAS.org/AC26

Great conference, terrific panel.

Explore how the erosion of separation of powers threatens liberty today with Judge Janice Roger Brown, Robert Alt and @ishapiro at the TFAS Annual Conference. Don't miss your chance. Register now at TFAS.org/AC26.

Get ready to experience Washington, D.C.🏛️📍 The TFAS Annual Conference is your chance to explore the nation's capital while connecting with leaders, scholars, students and alumni dedicated to carrying forward the American experiment. Don't miss out! Register now at TFAS.org/AC26.

What does the Declaration of Independence reveal about the purpose of government? @rogerrream welcomes @SWGoldman of the @ufhamilton to discuss civic education, Adam Smith and the ideas that sustain a free society. Tune in now at TFAS.org/podcasts.