Our politics sure is divided these days. Tempers are flaring and minds are rigid and closed. Here’s the solution: the wit and wisdom of legendary humorist Will Rogers. “The short memory of voters is ...

The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the time — and perhaps none more so than President Trump.

Not everyone was blessed with a sense of humor, and the internet has a way of pointing that out, and loudly. Whether it’s someone taking a joke literally, completely missing the punchline, or turning ...

The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the time — perhaps none more so than Donald Trump. The ...

One of the pitfalls of covering local government is the meetings. They can be long and detailed and sometimes excruciatingly, well… boring. There are times when you ...

For over a decade I’ve been lugging around on my laptop a presentation describing the contrasting values and vocabulary honored by liberals and conservatives. Among those differences are conservatives ...

What is the deal with startup teams who joke around? It is common knowledge that a sense of humor can help individuals reduce anxiety during tough times. But new research shows that anxiety-reducing ...

IN 1776 THOMAS PAINE, a traitorous Englishman living in the American colonies, published a seditious 47-page pamphlet. Called “Common Sense”, it became a best-seller. It argued that the colonies ...

The idea of "common sense" often implies a static, universal understanding of what is practical, logical, and appropriate. It's the unwritten rulebook passed down through generations. However, history ...