COMMENTARY: America’s ‘Common Sense’ Revolution

COMMENTARY: America’s ‘Common Sense’ revolution

“Without the pen of Paine, the sword of Washington would have been wielded in vain.”

‘Common Sense’ and the making of American independence

Why was 'Common Sense' so important to the American Revolution? What did Thomas Paine say in 'Common Sense'?

The Uncommon Sense of a Partisan Patriot — Minding The Campus

Note: The newest installment of The Road to the American Revolution is now live on Substack. Follow the series on Facebook, Instagram, and X to keep up with new essays and join the conversation. An excerpt from the article appears below. On January 10, 1776, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense struck America like an earthquake. It appeared first in Philadelphia, the capitol of Pennsylvania and meeting-place […] The post The Uncommon Sense of a Partisan …

At 250, Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" still matters

With authoritarianism on the rise, the pamphlet that helped spark the American Revolution remains relevant

Published 250 Years Ago Today, Thomas Paine's Common Sense Must Inspire Us Again

Thomas Paine's Common Sense is one of the foundational documents of the American republic. Let's honor its 250th publication anniversary.

250 years today, on January 10, 1776, Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" was published. Visit him anytime at Burnham Park in Morristown.