With the start of legislative session on February 1st, we are embroiled in a battle for the next 35 days to protect our liberty and freedoms. Please take the time to join us in room 350 (war room) at the Oregon Capitol on February 8th, 15th, 22nd and the 27th through the end of session. The [...]

In just one week, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union speech to a joint session of Congress and the nation. The President always seems to conveniently forget in his speeches that he has been president for the past three years. We can expect him to refuse to take responsibility for how his [...]

You’ve heard of egregious examples of waste, fraud, and abuse in Oregon and in all levels of government.  It seems as though there is a scandal lurking around every capital corner. But how can we hold our elected officials accountable?  It’s up to you and I to become citizen watchdogs. Come to a Citizen Watchdog [...]

In this issue Take Action Activist of the Month AFP Local Highlights Atlas Shrugged Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 is now available for purchase on DVD. Click here to order now, or for more information! AFP in the news Washington Post AFP President Tim Phillips comments on the difference in tactics between tea party groups and [...]

In this issue Take Action Activist of the Month AFP Local Highlights Atlas Shrugged Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 is now available for purchase on DVD. Click here to order now, or for more information! AFP in the news Washington Post AFP President Tim Phillips comments on the difference in tactics between tea party groups and [...]

The Constitution entrusts our elected representatives in Congress with legislative power, but in recent years much of that power has been delegated away to unelected, unaccountable federal bureaucrats.This week the House of Representatives has an opportunity to fix this. On Wednesday, the House will vote on H.R. 10, the REINS Act, to make it clear that [...]

In this issue New Economic Freedom Video Take Action National Defending the American Dream Summit AFP Local Highlights AFP in the news CNN AFP makes a splash with its TV spot regarding President Obama and the Solyndra debacle. Fox Business AFP President Tim Phillips comments on the Solyndra scandal. National Review AFP’s Phil Kerpen discusses [...]

Want to know what we’re up against?  And, why we’re going to defeat them? This past weekend over 2,000 leading grassroots activists from across the nation joined us for AFP Foundation’s 5th annual Defending the American Dream Summit in Washington, D.C. During our “Tribute to Ronald Reagan” dinner on Friday night, the protesters with Occupy Wall [...]

Enough is enough! Of Oregon’s 61 Million acres, the Federal government owns 53% and the state of Oregon owns 3%. Leaving only 44% in private ownership and available to generate an economy. Yet, government continues to want more land. The government should be finding ways to reduce costs to help balance budgets, and not be in the [...]

I am excited announce that AFP Foundation will be providing streaming video of the 2011 Defending the American Dream Summit, which begins at 11AM on Friday, and ends on Saturday at 5PM. Click here to access the live stream! Speakers for the Summit include businessman and GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain, former MA Governor and [...]

  WHO: YOUand all conservative activists who are willing to participate as a part of a team of citizen grassroots activists from all around the state. This is the next step in the war room effort we started during the 2011 legislative session. You don’t need to live close to Salem to participate. As long as you have [...]

  In this issue Take Action National Defending the American Dream Summit Cut Spending Now Tour Book Review of Democracy Denied Activist of the Month AFP Upcoming Events and Local Highlights AFP in the news The Columbian AFP’s Cut Spending Now Tour launches in Washington State, Vancouver citizens make their voices heard. Washington Times AFP [...]

Americans for Prosperity and the I Spy on Salem Radio Show will be co-hosting the first Basic American Rights Series on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 5:30 to 9:00pm at the Portland Airport Shilo Inn. It will also be broadcast live around the state to: Shilo Inns in Seaside, Springfield, and Klamath Falls; the China Gorge [...]

In this issue A Message from AFP’s President Take Action National Defending the American Dream Summit Activist of the Month AFP Upcoming Events and Local Highlights AFP in the news Washington Examiner AFP President Tim Phillips discusses the lessons to be learned from the Wisconsin Senate recall battle. The Hill AFP’s Phil Kerpen gives insight [...]

Obama’s union boss buddies poured hundreds of millions into getting him and his Democratic allies elected in 2008, but they were unable to pass their signature legislation stripping workers of private ballot rights. And in last year’s midterm election, they were wiped out. But Obama’s union buddies at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) won’t take no [...]

  In this issue Economic Freedom Video Debt Limit Deal Disappointing Take Action National Defending the American Dream Summit Activist of the Month AFP Upcoming Events and Local Highlights AFP’s New TV Ad Click here to see AFP’s new national TV ad on President Obama’s failure to lead. AFP in the news   New York [...]

Just minutes ago, Senate liberals tabled the “Cut, Cap and Balance” Act which had been put forward by Senator Jim DeMint and free market House Republicans. Harry Reid refused to even allow the plan to be debated. He called the plan to cut spending and balance our budget “some of the worst legislation in the [...]

Our window of opportunity is closing. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to find out who in Washington wants to fix our nation’s out-of-control finances and who wants to keep on spending. The week of July 18, the U.S. House will vote on the Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.  The amendment includes spending caps [...]

  With a State budget that has failed to address significant issues like the badly broken public employee retirement system and the Oregon Legislature approving fee increases and pushing for more tax increases, Oregon needs a renewed vigor for fiscal responsibility and fewer taxes. That’s why I am excited to announce Karla Kay Edwards as [...]

In this issue Take Action Save the Date – National Defending the American Dream Summit National RightOnline Conference Wrap-up Activist of the Month AFP Upcoming Events and Local Highlights AFP in the news National Review AFP’s Tim Phillips and Phil Kerpen discuss the “Cut, Cap, and Balance” framework for debt-ceiling negotiations. Fox News AFP Foundation [...]