Common Sense 2.0: Defending Democracy and American Rights John Dewey Bridwell

What does it take to protect the true meaning of American independence? Common Sense 2.0 revisits the founding principles of democracy, equality, life, liberty, and individual rights. Inspired by Thomas Paine’s historic message, this thought-provoking book explores the challenges facing America today and calls for renewed commitment to defending democracy and preserving the freedoms that … Read more

Common Sense 2.0: A New Declaration of Independence John Dewey Bridwell

What does independence mean in America today? Inspired by Thomas Paine’s original Common Sense, Common Sense 2.0 revisits the founding ideals of equality, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, this thought-provoking book examines the growing challenges facing American democracy and individual rights. It calls for a renewed declaration … Read more

Can America Rediscover Its Founding Principles? Exploring the Powerful Questions Behind Common Sense 2.0

America was founded on extraordinary promises: equality, liberty, individual rights and government by the people. These principles inspired a revolution and established the foundation for a nation that would eventually become one of the world’s most influential democracies. Yet, nearly 250 years later, an important question remains: Has America truly lived up to the ideals … Read more

250 Years Later: Rethinking American Democracy | Common Sense 2.0 By John Dewey Bridwell

Common Sense 2.0: Enhanced by Critical Thinking revisits the ideas that helped shape America’s independence and examines the nation’s journey through nearly 250 years of history. Building on the legacy of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence, this thought-provoking book explores equality, liberty, individual rights, democratic accountability, and the challenges facing American … Read more

US-China War: Will It Turn Hot and Nuclear? | The Future of Global Peace – Dr. John W. H. Chi

Could the growing rivalry between the United States and China escalate into a hot war—or even a nuclear conflict? In US-China War: Will It Turn Hot and Nuclear?, Dr. John W. H. Chi explores one of the most consequential geopolitical questions of the twenty-first century: where is the US-China relationship heading, and what could it … Read more

How Media Narratives Shape Public Perceptions of China and U.S.–China Relations

How much of what we believe about other countries comes from personal experience and how much comes from the news we consume? In an era of constant headlines, social media debates and political commentary, public opinion often develops through carefully framed narratives. When two global powers like the United States and China are involved, those … Read more