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Altered picture of Kamala Harris (depicted in blue) and Donald Trump (depicted in red). Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/09/09/2024-us-election-harris-trump-democracy/

2024 Election: What Happened?

sensiblemajority, November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

This is a User-Submitted Article. Is it sensible or non-sensible? Vote at the end of the article. The second guessing has been going on in earnest since last week’s election. There are a couple of trends that are getting overwhelmed by the minutiae and the feeling of “How Could This…

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Picture of those attending inauguration, holding mini United States flags infront of the capitol building in Washington, DC.

Everything You Need To Know About Attending The Inauguration

sensiblemajority, November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Attending the Inauguration is not as difficult as you may think. Most people, if they can pass a government background check and vetting, can join the good times front row. The inauguration of a U.S. President is one of the most significant events in American democracy. Every four years, on…

History

How Common Sense Policy Gave Us GPS

sensiblemajority, November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

It is essential that we remember the importance of common sense policies that improve the daily lives of the average individual. May 2, 2000, marks an often-overlooked political moment in American history. In a move that changed civilian access to technology worldwide, the Clinton administration chose to turn off Selective…

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George Washington’s Secret Weapon: Invisible Ink

sensiblemajority, November 1, 2024November 3, 2024

During the American Revolution, the battlefield wasn’t just on the front lines—it was in secret back rooms, whispered exchanges, and apparently invisble ink. General George Washington, revered for his leadership and military strategy, was also a master of espionage. One of his lesser-known but critical tactics involved invisible ink, a…

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Picture of Robert Heft sitting on a couch wearing a shirt with the modern American Flag on it, the flag he designed at 17 years old. Source: https://www.wakemanfuneralhome.com/local-info-and-resources/bob-heft-and-the-50-star-flag

The 17 Year Old That Created The Modern United States Flag: Robert Heft

sensiblemajority, October 5, 2024November 3, 2024

The Assignment: In 1958, Robert G. Heft was a 17-year-old junior at Lancaster High School in Ohio. When his history teacher assigned a class project to design a new U.S. flag, Heft decided to go beyond the conventional. At the time, the United States had 48 states, but Heft anticipated…

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Sensible Majority - Congress Voting on the Declaration of Independence.

Original Intent

sensiblemajority, August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Original Intent; We hear these words spoken with reverence whenever there is a discussion of how to interpret the Constitution.

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Cynicism is Easy. Optimism is tough. Be tough.

sensiblemajority, July 24, 2024August 1, 2024

The founders assembled in 1787 with the original intent that they would amend the Articles of Confederation.

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The Rule of Law

sensiblemajority, June 9, 2024August 1, 2024

The words make it sound like it is chiseled in stone somewhere independent of human change. In fact, the rule of law is a dynamic series of written and unwritten restraints that compel us to behave in a certain way.

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Social Security; A Change is Gonna Come

sensiblemajority, June 2, 2024August 1, 2024

There is going to be a great deal of political pressure to change Social Security in the near future. The last time it was altered was 1982.

History

The Four Hundred; Caroline Astor and Her New High Society

sensiblemajority, May 31, 2024July 27, 2024

The Gilded age in New York was a fascinating point in time full of innovation, and the four hundred played a crucial role in this development.