About The Common Ground

Published October 4, 2026

Like Thomas Paine’s political pamphlet Common Sense, The Common Ground is written by a political independent, a typical citizen who wishes to ensure a healthy system of government with accountability across all political parties, representatives and actors.

On Accuracy and AI

This document contains more than 400 citations to primary sources and established, reliable reporting: government records, court opinions, congressional testimony, peer-reviewed research, official statements, and direct news coverage from established organizations, cross-checked wherever possible against original documents and firsthand accounts.

The research, sourcing, and citation work in this document were conducted with AI assistance. The arguments, analysis, and editorial vision are the author’s own.