250 years later, Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" remembered for helping spark American Revolution

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

Opinion: From reconciliation to revolution — ‘Common Sense’ and the making of American independence

Before “Common Sense,” most Americans were not calling for independence, seeing it as risky and extreme. Even after ...
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Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point. It has populist appeal

This story originally published on Oct. 22, 2025. The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the ...
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Trump: "Our Farmers Are Being Hurt Badly" By Deportations, "We're Going To Have To Use A Lot Of Common Sense On That"

President Donald Trump on Thursday commented on the effect deportations are having on farms in the United States and said the administration will have to use "common sense." PETER DOOCY, FOX NEWS: ...
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Bob Tamasy: Finding The Connection Between Common Sense And Faith

Have you noticed how common sense seems so uncommon these days? Things considered obvious for so long being kicked to the curb, replaced by ideas that reasonable people would never have imagined?
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How Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point

The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the time — perhaps none more so than Donald Trump. The ...