Chartered in 2002, Thomas Paine Friends, Inc. strives to renew public recognition of the great defender of liberty, justice and human rights. Arriving in British-ruled North America, Paine joined the struggle for independence, sovereignty and democratic institutions. Throughout his life he held to the noblest of principles, dedicating himself to the common good and the right of free expression. The writings he produced provide us with a remarkable set of principles upon which to construct just societies.

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Thomas Paine Friends, Inc. is to encourage people to learn about and from Thomas Paine, his times and philosophy so that they may be inspired to participate in public affairs reflective of the spirit of Paine's life, thought and ideals.

January 29, 1737 - June 8, 1809 PAINE YEAR 2009 Event News LISTEN to the addresses delivered on the 28th of March in the United Kingdom by Gregory Claeys and John Keane!

ANNOUNCING A NEW COMPILATION OF PAPERS ON THOMAS PAINE The proceedings of a colloquium held at the United Nations in New York on December 10, 1987, edited by Thomas Paine Friends member Joyce Chumbley and Leo Zonneveld and published by Spokesman Books, is now available for purchase. Check here for ADDITIONAL INFORMATION on this exciting new publication. The volume has been reviewed in the Journal of Radical History (Volume 9, Number 4, 2009), by Robert Morrell of the Thomas Paine Society in the United Kingdom. Read the REVIEW here. Thomas Paine Friends has a limited number of the books available, for a donation of $12. To take advantage of this special opportunity, make your check to Thomas Paine Friends, Inc., and mail same at 185 Middle Street, Amherst, MA 01002-3011. (Postage-paid to addresses in the U.S. Postage additional to addresses outside the U.S.)