It’s one of the most important documents in US history, but how did Thomas Paine’s 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, turn the ...

A Philadelphia historian says Thomas Paine's "Common Sense," published 250 years ago, "changed the course of world history." ...

Whether condemning diversity initiatives, removing officials he dislikes from government agencies or opposing paper straws, ...

250 years after Thomas Paine published 'Common Sense', what can we learn from the revolutionary work today?

The idea of "common sense" often implies a static, universal understanding of what is practical, logical, and appropriate. It's the unwritten rulebook passed down through generations. However, history ...

Here's what you should know about 'Common Sense' on the 250th anniversary of the groundbreaking work's publication.

For over a decade I’ve been lugging around on my laptop a presentation describing the contrasting values and vocabulary honored by liberals and conservatives. Among those differences are conservatives ...