of all the conservative and libertarian groups on my campus. After my first meeting with our YAF chapter, I was hooked.

In 1960, Young Americans for Freedom was started when a group of young adults met together in William F. Buckley Jr.’s house to create the Sharon Statement, our founding document that details all that we believe as conservatives. Fast forward to 2018, and YAF has been noted as one of the foremost activism groups on college campuses in the United States by media publications, such as the New YorkTimes and popular figures, like Vice President Mike Pence.

Young Americans for Freedom chapters are the affiliated student groups for Young America’s Foundation, a national nonprofit that was started nine years after the creation of the first chapter groups. The Foundationwas created by a chapter member, and current chairman, Ron Robinson. Today, chapter groups promote freedom at universities with the help of the Foundation.

Joining or starting a YAF chapter is one of the best ways for high school and college students to impact their fellow students and communities. It also provides life-changing experiences and unforgettable opportunities.

Conferences, activism and speakers

Sure, there are plenty of ways to find conservative speakers to bring to your school. YAF, however, has perfected the process or has gotten it as perfect as it can be. Bringing a conservative speaker to a liberal campus can be challenging regardless.

YAF has been the leader for campus lectures for years, helping popularize speakers like Ben Shapiro, Dennis Prager, Steven Crowder, and Christina Hoff Sommers. According to the New