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The history of ‘common sense’ matters when caring for our common home

In recent years, the idea of “common sense” has again catapulted to prominence in the conservative political landscape.

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From pulpits to protest, the surprising history of the phrase ‘pride and prejudice’

Most readers hear “pride and prejudice” and immediately think of Jane Austen’s most famous novel, that salty-sweet confection of romance and irony with a fairy-tale ending.

The Conversation

From MAGA to monarchy

Common sense for the Trump age

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Democratic Senator Mocks Trump After He Referred to Himself as 'King': 'A Royal Pain in the Ass'

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse slammed Donald Trump's "king" remark, which also sparked online backlash over Trump's disregard for America's democratic principles.

Latin Times

Yuval Levin: What is Trump's "Mandate"?

A.E.I.'s Yuval Levin discusses Trump's mandate (or lack thereof), building coalitions, and how the classic divide between Edmund Burke and Thomas Paine remains relevant.

Reason

Money for nothing: is universal basic income about to transform society?

The concept of a guaranteed income is gaining traction as a solution to the impact of AI and way to encourage more rewarding and socially valuable work

The Guardian - UK

How the US supreme court shredded the Constitution and what can be done to repair it

Court’s troubling rulings on presidential immunity and regulatory power make it clear that change is an ethical essential

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Our appeal to God: Find Sam Alito a job

Alito and Clarence Thomas have been exposed as shameless partisan hacks. But the high court's rot goes much deeper

Salon

Exploring The Influential Political Thinkers Of The Enlightenment Era

Learn about key Enlightenment Thinkers like Locke, Rousseau, and Voltaire who shaped modern political thought.

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The Phoenix, Lewes: a new riverside neighbourhood that sounds almost too good to be true

A dream team of architects has planning permission to convert a former ironworks in the old Sussex market town into a sustainable new community. If built, it could spearhead a transformation of British housing

The Guardian - UK

The Biden Administration Is Bent on Setting an Alarming Precedent by Prosecuting Julian Assange

The WikiLeaks founder already has spent as much time in a London prison as DOJ lawyers say he is likely to serve if convicted in the U.S.

Reason

October 7: A Turning Point for Free Speech?

Restricting speech about the world's most pressing problems does not make them go away, nor does it settle any disputes.

Reason

The End of Enlightenment by Richard Whatmore review – a warning from 18th-century Britain

In a study with chilling modern resonance, the history don contends that the age of reason was betrayed by the greed, corruption and barbarism of Britain’s ruling elite

The Guardian - UK

Mary Wollstonecraft: an introduction to the mother of first-wave feminism

Mary Wollstonecraft has had something of a revival in recent years.

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Richard Price: how one of the 18th century's most influential thinkers was forgotten

According to the eulogies and obituaries written at the time of his death in 1791, Richard Price’s name would be remembered alongside figures such as Benjamin Franklin, John Locke, George Washington and Thomas Paine.

Reason

Why Rationalist Religions Failed

Reviewing "The Church of Saint Thomas Paine"

Salon

Uncle Joe has questions: Who are we?

For all the problems of the Biden White House, the president has no illusions: America faces a historic emergency

Salon

America: Quit fawning over the "royals"

Thomas Paine mocked the "crowned ruffians" in 1776 — worshiping these corrupt mediocrities now is embarrassing

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‘Only interested in her own career’: Liz Truss fans prove elusive in constituency town

In Thetford, dissatisfaction with their MP is rife and even lifelong Tories would rather talk about Boris Johnson

Salon

Tax the rich: The really, really rich

Our proposed tax plan would reduce extreme wealth inequality — but would only target the very richest Americans

Investors Business Daily

Inspirational Quotes: Tiger Woods, Henry Ford And Others

Read inspirational quotes about the putting in your top effort, relishing improvement and being confident in your answers.

The Guardian - UK

So much has changed since 1938, but not the very British way of coping with crisis

People knew the news was grave before the second world war. They feel that now. In both eras, we have developed strategies to get by, says Ian Jack

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