This story originally published on Oct. 22, 2025. 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 ...

“Common sense (which, in truth, is very uncommon) is the best sense I know,” the 18th-century British writer Lord Chesterfield advised his son. But common sense doesn’t stay that way. While it appears ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, left, is part of a 'revolution of common sense' led by President Donald Trump. Chip Somodevilla ...

If you think federal regulators care about data-driven, evidence-based policymaking, a case currently before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit will leave you scratching your head. The ...

While each person tends to have their own definition of what collective "common sense" actually is — and believes that they have it — researchers agree that true common sense stems from the ...

The signs a person has actual common sense may not be so noticeable at first, as these individuals don't just use their book smarts to make the best decisions. They don't research their options or ...

President Trump announced during his address to Congress earlier this year that this was the “dawn of the new golden age of America.” I’m for that. That dawning includes ushering in of “the ...

The solution is usually right in front of everyone's eyes, but only a few can see it. In a friend group, there's always that one person who loves to state the obvious, but sometimes it's helpful.

In my youth, I came to understand the term "common sense" as implying that though you may not have extensive knowledge about a topic or even extensive skill in reasoning, you likely have enough of ...