Archive - The Common Sense Papers

What Constitutional Amendments—If Any—Are Needed to Restrain Bureaucratic Overreach and Corporate Influence?

38 of 52 Questions for Democratic Renewal

Mar 22 • Joe Cook

Do We Still Believe That Self-Government Is Possible in a Nation of 342 Million?

37 of 52 Questions for Democratic Renewal

Mar 15 • Joe Cook

Are We Willing to Reimagine Education as a Tool for Moral, Political, and Economic Agency?

36 of 52 Questions for Democratic Renewal

Mar 8 • Joe Cook

How Can Civic Education Help Americans Engage with Disagreement Rather Than Retreat from It?

35 of 52 Questions for Democratic Renewal

Mar 1 • Joe Cook

February 2026

What Must Students Learn to Become Not Just Workers—but Self-Governing Citizens?

34 of 52 Questions for Democratic Renewal

Feb 22 • Joe Cook

Should There Be Publicly Governed Alternatives to Profit-Driven Platforms?

33 of 52 Questions for Democratic Renewal

Feb 15 • Joe Cook

What Digital Rights Should Be Constitutionally Protected in a Democratic Society?

32 of 52 Questions for Democratic Renewal

Feb 8 • Joe Cook

How Do We Protect Pluralism and Deliberation in a Political Economy Built on Attention Capture?

31 of 52 Questions for Democratic Renewal

Feb 1 • Joe Cook

January 2026

Can the Internet Be Reclaimed as a Public Commons Instead of a Surveillance Marketplace?

30 of 52 Questions for Democratic Renewal

Jan 25 • Joe Cook

In a System Increasingly Mediated by Platforms and AI, Is Democratic Speech Still Free and Participatory?

29 of 52 Questions for Democratic Renewal

Jan 18 • Joe Cook

Who Owns the Algorithms That Govern Speech, News, and Access to Opportunity?

28 of 52 Questions for Democratic Renewal

Jan 11 • Joe Cook

Do We Need New Anti-Feudal Trust-Busting Models for AI Companies and Large Data Platforms?

27 of 52 Questions for Democratic Renewal

Jan 4 • Joe Cook

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