A New Pledge for a Democratic America

A pledge should remind a nation what it stands for. It should not only honour a symbol. It should honour the values that give that symbol meaning. In Common Sense 2.0: Enhanced by Critical Thinking, the author raises an important question for modern America: should national pledges, oaths, mottos, and public words reflect the country’s … Read more

Church and State in the American Democratic Mission

America was founded on a promise that government should serve the people, protect their rights, and remain answerable to the governed. In Common Sense 2.0: Enhanced by Critical Thinking, that promise is examined through what the book calls the American Democratic Mission. One important part of that mission is the separation of church and state. … Read more