H.L. Mencken, one of the most influential American writers of the early 20th century once wrote, “For every complex problem, there is an answer that is clear, simple and wrong.” … READ MORE
Civics
Prioritizing Productivity in Prison Reform
During his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump declared that the administration will, “Help former inmates who have served their time get a second chance.” This month, the … READ MORE
In the Digital Age, Sunshine Week Should Never End
Common Sense 2.0 is a series by former Senator Tom Coburn that will look at modern issues through a first principles lens. This week marks Sunshine Week, a time to celebrate … READ MORE
How “Regular Order” Can Restore Fiscal Sanity
Congress’ recent spending orgy known as the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 was hardly a shocking or surprising development. The deal, which blew away spending caps by $300 billion (an … READ MORE
Rediscovering the Pursuit of Happiness
Common Sense 2.0 is a series by former Senator Tom Coburn that will look at modern issues through a first principles lens. Although our founders were imperfect people who ignored women’s … READ MORE
Why You’re Dissatisfied With Government
A recent Gallup poll says the top problem for Americans is ‘dissatisfaction with government’. While that number is certainly driven up by the polarizing figure in the White House, recent … READ MORE
What One Current and One Former Senator Are Doing to Help Young Americans
Last week, former Senator Tom Coburn held an event to introduce our organization, Pursuit. The event included a special guest, Senator James Lankford (R-OK). The event was widely attended by … READ MORE
Quiz: What Do You Know About Government Spending?
Take the quiz below to find out how much you know about the federal government's spending habits! Share your results at the end! [wp_quiz id="2894"] … READ MORE