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Thomas Paine articles on Democracy Chronicles

Born in 1737 England, Thomas Paine was perhaps the most important advocate for democracy in history and saw worldwide democracy as his ultimate goal. He fought with George Washington in the American Revolution while advocating for the end of slavery, the empowerment of women and diplomacy with Native American tribes. As the leading voice for democracy in the French Revolution, he stood alone calling for the end of the death penalty before the revolution devolved into the Reign of Terror, only barely escaping execution by guillotine himself. Contemporary poet Joel Barlow said, "Without the pen of Thomas Paine, the sword of Washington would have been raised in vain". Also see our articles on the Founding Fathers.

Examining Government As A “Necessary Evil”

by Gary Berton - April 29, 2022

Thomas Paine defines government as separate from society, and indeed if society functioned perfectly there would be no need for government.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Libertarian Party News, Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine Was Not A Libertarian

by Gary Berton - April 8, 2022

Libertarianism is the feeble step-child of anarchism: espousing that the individual is everything, the collective is always oppressive.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Anarchism, Election History, Founding Fathers, Libertarian Party News, Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine and the Origins of Modern Democracy, Part II

by Gary Berton - March 25, 2022

Central to Paine’s political theories are his ideology of first principles. The foundation of these principles is equality, and as a direct result, justice.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Thomas Paine, Worldwide

Paine and the Origins of Modern Democracy, Part I

by Gary Berton - March 15, 2022

Thomas Paine is the founder of modern democracy. He crafted the democratic movement in three countries, and it spread on its own around the world.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Greece, Political Dissidents, Thomas Paine

Today I Am Celebrating Thomas Paine’s Birthday

by Adrian Tawfik - January 29, 2022

Paine's Birthday

Born in England on January 29, 1736, the largely forgotten Thomas Paine is known in some circles as the “most-important Englishman whoever lived”.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Political Dissidents, Thomas Paine

Upcoming Event: Thomas Paine’s Birthday Zoom Jan. 29

by DC Editors - January 26, 2022

Thomas Paine's birthday

Hosted by the Thomas Paine National Historical Association, DC urges you to join a zoom event to celebrate the anniversary of Thomas Paine’s birthday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Thomas Paine

Common Sense for Uniting America

by Ted Getschman - November 28, 2021

Max voting unites us. It incentivizes all candidates to align their political platforms as closely as possible with the majority opinion.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election Methods, Thomas Paine

Happy Tom Paine Day 2019 – Celebrating a Revolutionary

by DC Editors - January 29, 2019

Tom Paine Our Community – 01.25.18

This year you can celebrate the event with the Florida Veterans for Common Sense in Florida or the much celebrated the Thomas Paine Society in California.

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America Tagged With: Election History, England, Founding Fathers, Thomas Paine, Worldwide

A Collection of My Best Thomas Paine Memes for His Birthday

by Adrian Tawfik - January 29, 2019

Thomas Paine Memes for His Birthday

In honor of Thomas Paine’s 283rd birthday today, I am proud to announce a new collection I have put together to showcase some of my favorite artistic creations that highlight the founding father. This meme collection is free for you to spread around!

Filed Under: Adrian Tawfik's Opinion Column, DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Political Artwork, Thomas Paine

Florida Veterans for Common Sense Set 2019 Tom Paine Birthday Event

by DC Editors - January 13, 2019

Florida Veterans for Common Sense Set 2019 Tom Paine Birthday Event

Florida Veterans for Common Sense will honor American Patriot Thomas Paine at our annual Paine birthday celebration dinner and award winner Desmond Meade.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Thomas Paine

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