AboutAmerican Action ForumAAF_7f20ad08-bfe3-11e2-a0ee-ae0c85685178The American Action Forum is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, and it is not affiliated with or controlled by any political group. Its focus is to educate the public about the complex policy choices now facing the country, and explain as cogently and forcefully as possible why solutions grounded in the center-right values that have guided the country thus far still represent the best way forward for America's future. It will stay neutral in elections, and by and large will leave its sister organization, the American Action Network, to engage in any appropriate direct legislative advocacy in support of the policy proposals it discusses. Like the Network, the Forum welcomes policy ideas consistent with its center-right values from any source, regardless of party affiliation, and aims to make its educational materials available to members of the public of all political stripes. The American Action Forum does not take policy positions. The views expressed on this site are those of its scholars alone.Board Members of the American Action ForumFred MalekChairman, Forum Board and Chairman, Thayer Lodging GroupSenator Norm ColemanOf Counsel, Hogan Lovells US LLPJames BarksdaleChairman and President, Barksdale Management CorporationPeter BellFormer Chairman, Metropolitan CouncilGovernor Jeb BushPresident, Jeb Bush and AssociatesElaine Chao24th Secretary of LaborWendy GrubbsManaging Director, Global Government Affairs, CitiBobbie KilbergPresident, Northern Virginia Technology CouncilLauren MaddoxPrincipal, The Podesta GroupGovernor John R. McKernanChairman, Education Management CorporationBilly PittsPresident, Capitol BrainTrustGovernor Tom RidgePresident and CEO, Ridge Global LLCBob Steelformer President and CEO, WachoviaSara Martinez Tuckerformer Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Education_7f20ae98-bfe3-11e2-a0ee-ae0c85685178_7f20af42-bfe3-11e2-a0ee-ae0c85685178StrengthFreedomProsperityStrength, Freedom & ProsperityTo keep America strong, free and prosperous._7f20afc4-bfe3-11e2-a0ee-ae0c856851781The American Action Forum is a forward-looking policy institute dedicated to keeping America strong, free and prosperous.PoliciesPromote common-sense, innovative, and solutions-based policies._7f20b050-bfe3-11e2-a0ee-ae0c856851781.1It seeks to promote common-sense, innovative, and solutions-based policies that will reform government, challenge out-dated assumptions, and create a smaller, smarter government that will serve its citizens better.Communication ToolsUse the modern tools of communication._7f20b0e6-bfe3-11e2-a0ee-ae0c856851781.2We will use the modern tools of communications to ...IdeasDeploy ideas_7f20b17c-bfe3-11e2-a0ee-ae0c856851781.2.1DebateEngage Americans in the debate over the boundaries of government policy, personal freedoms, and market incentives_7f20b212-bfe3-11e2-a0ee-ae0c856851781.2.2AmericansEducationEducate and challenge the media to explore these issues and shape the next generation of political leaders._7f20b2b2-bfe3-11e2-a0ee-ae0c856851781.2.3MediaPolitical LeadersLeadership & InputLead the policy debate and seek the input of center-right leaders._7f20b35c-bfe3-11e2-a0ee-ae0c856851782Center-Right LeadersThe American Action Forum will lead the policy debate and will seek the input of center-right leaders who understand that government has an important, but limited role in protecting our freedoms, promoting the free-market, and helping our citizens.DebateShape and improve the substance and tone of the debate._7f20b3fc-bfe3-11e2-a0ee-ae0c856851782.1The American Action Forum seeks to shape and improve the substance and tone of the debate in Congress and elsewhere.Support Support those who believe in a vibrant private sector complemented by effective, tightly-articulated policies where the government has a unique role._7f20b4b0-bfe3-11e2-a0ee-ae0c856851782.2We seek to support those who believe in a vibrant private sector complemented by effective, tightly-articulated policies where the government has a unique role. Intellectual BattleEngage in an intellectual battle with reflexive liberals._0f8aa1f8-bfe6-11e2-8af8-be4f856851782.3Reflexive LiberalsWe will engage in an intellectual battle with reflexive liberals who see continued growth in the size and power of the federal government as the only solution.ExpertsMobilize a network of experts._0f8aa478-bfe6-11e2-8af8-be4f856851783Civil Society PhilanthropistsPolicymakers Academics Thought LeadersBy mobilizing a broad network of experts, the American Action Forum will engage civil society, philanthropy, policymakers, academics and other thought leaders who shape American policy. The American Action Forum believes that the United States is an enormous force of good in the world and will continue to play a preponderant leadership role in enlarging human freedom and human prosperity. The American Action Forum is an independent and nonpartisan research institution._0f8aa572-bfe6-11e2-8af8-be4f856851782013-05-18http://americanactionforum.org/aboutOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net