This book revives the spirit of Thomas Paine's bestselling pamphlet, Common Sense, and advocates seeking independence from the tyranny of people and entities that are abusing power in modern times, especially including large corporations and people who push for expanded privileges for the wealthiest 1% of Americans at the expense of all others. A variety of incisive essays are included about topics like proposed Big Initiatives, precautionary principles, patriotism, fair-mindedness, and inflation. An overarching Bill of Rights for Future Generations is proposed in Common Sense Revival that should be used to help guide our national decision-making. The perspectives of Mark Twain are also brought to bear, and extensive analysis is made of the best ways to a more salubrious future. And a Sustainability Index provides an excellent gauge of the status of our efforts to create a thriving and sustainable human civilization. Smart leadership is recommended, and a courageous and sensible rejection of Donald Trump's attempt to grab power and impose harsh policies and authority-abusing rule.