Portal:Radical centrism
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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.

Works from the 18th century
1790s
Autobiographies
Speeches
- "George Washington's Farewell Address", by George Washington (1796)
Works from the 19th century
1850s
Speeches
1860s
Speeches
- "Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address", by Abraham Lincoln (1861)
- "Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address", by Abraham Lincoln (1865)
1880s
Poetry
- "Song of Myself", in Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman (1882)
- "By Blue Ontario's Shore", in Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman (1882)
- "The Lotus", in Ancient Ballads and Legends of Hindustan, by Toru Dutt (1882)
Speeches
- "The Duties of American Citizenship", by Theodore Roosevelt (1883)
Works from the 20th century
1900s
Essays
Novels
- The Fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar (1902)
1910s
Essays
- Creative Intelligence: Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude, by John Dewey (1917) (external scan)
Novels
- Howards End, by Edward Morgan Forster (1910)
1920s
Novels
- A Passage to India, by Edward Morgan Forster (1924)
1950s
Court cases
- Brown versus Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 (1954)
Speeches
- "Declaration of Conscience", by Margaret Chase Smith (1950)
1960s
Reports
1990s
Executive orders
- Executive Order 13050, in the Federal Register, Volume 62, Issue 116, by Bill Clinton (1997)
Radio addresses
Works from the 21st century
2010s
Weekly addresses
2020s
Speeches
- "King Speech", in the Congressional Record, Volume 167, Issue 4, by Angus King (2021)
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