Portal:Radical centrism

Radical centrism is a political philosophy that aims to transcend conventional left–right ideological divisions by advocating pragmatic reform, civic innovation, and a sustained commitment to the common good. It is grounded in principles of fairness, opportunity, and institutional renewal, and incorporates elements from a range of political traditions to address complex societal challenges through balanced and forward-looking solutions.

Proponents of radical centrism emphasize the importance of both individual responsibility and collective action, support a dynamic market economy alongside social equity, and uphold deliberative processes as essential to democratic governance. This portal compiles public domain texts that reflect the ideas, policies, and rhetorical frameworks associated with radical centrism.

“With malice toward none; with charity for all...” — Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address (1865)

Works from the 18th century

1790s

Autobiographies

Speeches

Works from the 19th century

1850s

Speeches

1860s

Speeches

1880s

Poetry

Speeches

Works from the 20th century

1900s

Essays

Novels

1910s

Essays

  • Creative Intelligence: Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude, by John Dewey (1917) (external scan)

Novels

1920s

Novels

1950s

Court cases

Speeches

1960s

Reports

1990s

Executive orders

Radio addresses

Works from the 21st century

2010s

Weekly addresses

2020s

Speeches

Organizations

Portals

  • Portal:Problem Solvers Caucus, a group in the United States House of Representatives that aims to foster unity and political collaboration on key policy issues