Convention of States

On March 14, 2023, citizen activists with Convention of States Maryland give proponent testimony for the COS Action Article V application before a committee of the Maryland Senate.

At the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit, the Convention of States Co-Founder Michael Farris gives a vision of what we will achieve through a Convention of States.

Tucker Carlson is exposing the liars, while the North Carolina House votes for Convention of States BIGLY. Plus, I'm back on the road this week. Welcome to The BattleCry with COS President Mark Meckler. Sign the petition.

Is World War III imminent? Voters think so. This week, the government awarded a biological man with a women’s courage award, and a Serbian tennis star can’t play at a tournament in Florida because CDC rules won’t allow him to enter the country.

On March 8, 2023, the North Carolina House debated and voted on our Article V application to propose term limits, fiscal restraints, and other limits on the size and jurisdiction of the federal government. Senate concurrence still needed for final passage. Click here to sign the petition.

At the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit, America’s Constitution Coach Rick Green of Patriot Academy shares why he believes it is important to sow the seeds of liberty with biblical citizenship.

Josh Hawley is taking it to Merrick Garland and Biden nominees, but will it accomplish anything? PLUS, I’ve noticed a troubling trend out on the road, and I think it’s time we address it. Sign the petition.

A new report seems to confirm the so-called “conspiracy” about the COVID-19 origins, and Merrick Garland thinks giving the government more power will solve America’s problems. Hear about Lori Lightfoot’s reelection loss and an encouraging speech from a state legislator. More news here.

Is it possible that the defensive posture conservatives have taken over the past century has led to a ceding of ground to the forces of big government? In today's episode, Rita Peters and Mark Meckler are joined by Rick Santorum, a former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate. They discuss how liberty-minded Americans often cower in the trap of "bunker politics" instead of boldly working for solutions that advance their cause. Sign the petition.

Could Iowa be the next state to join the Convention of States movement? Today we’re putting a spotlight on the Hawkeye State, which has seen a flurry of legislative activity in the past week. Sign the petition.

In February of 2023, Convention of States President Mark Meckler, as well as former presidential candidate Rick Santorum, headline a town hall in De Moines, Iowa.

Mark Meckler has returned from his long road trip to update you on Convention of States news from Idaho to New Hampshire and places in between. Marjorie Taylor Green is making headlines about a "national divorce," but does she know that the Framers gave us a peaceful solution?

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the U.S. is sending more money. We'll also discuss America's failing education standards and a huge new endorsement for COS! Find more news here.

In today's episode, Rita Peters is joined by Matt Sharp of Alliance for Defending Freedom where he is the director of the Center for Legislative Advocacy. They discuss how faith and culture meet on the hot-button issue of gender reassignment surgeries for minors.

Today we’re catching up on some recent legislative activity, a replay of a vote in the New Hampshire House Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs on February 3, 2023.

At the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit, Blaze TV host and number one bestselling author Steve Dace shares why he thinks this might be the last legal method for preventing civil war in America.

Convention of States President Mark Meckler and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum headline a fired-up town hall with 300+ attendees in Boise. This event was held on February 2nd, 2023. Sign the petition ️➡️ http://bit.ly/2Q8qyTy

Concerns are growing over the health effects of the Ohio train derailment, but Pete Buttigieg is more worried about too many white men in construction jobs. The World Health Organization recently released its pandemic treaty draft, and Elon Musk warns against a one-world government. More news here.

In today’s episode, watch the debate and final vote of the Wyoming Senate on Convention of States Action's Article V application to propose term limits, fiscal restraints, and other limits on federal overreach. Approval by the House side of the legislature is still required for final passage.

At the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit, Convention of States Action Senior Advisor and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum gives a speech to 600 Convention of States leaders before sitting down for an interview with Mark Meckler.

Convention of States Senior Advisor Rick Santorum and CEO Mark Meckler headline a fired-up town hall with 300+ attendees in Boise, Idaho. Event held on February 2nd, 2023. Sign the petition.

Today we'll highlight Texas's new border czar, how George Soros is playing a part in our difficulties, the House's vote to end foreign travel vaccine mandates, and a new poll on how Americans feel about the Chinese spy balloon.

Last week the Wyoming Senate voted in favor of our Article V application! In today’s episode, listen to a replay of the debate in its entirety. Sign the petition.

At the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit, Project Veritas Founder James O’Keefe gives a riveting presentation to 600 Convention of States leaders before sitting down for an interview with Convention of States Action CEO Mark Meckler.

In this never-before-released clip from Summit 2022, Convention of States Co-Founder and President Mark Meckler tells the story of the providential start to our historic movement. Sign the petition.

This week, Congress (finally) declares that the pandemic is over, but Biden is not too happy about it, Trump announces a new plan to combat left-wing gender insanity, and voters unite against government overreach. Lastly, we'll discuss the Department of Justice's latest defeat.

On January 31, 2023, the Wyoming Senate Committee on Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions heard testimony on our Article V application. COS Action President Mark Meckler testified. This is audio has been modified from the original version of a live broadcast. Sign the petition.

In this 2022 speech, Convention of States Action CEO Mark Meckler gives a talk at a Patriot Academy event in Texas wherein he shares a firsthand account of his experience at the little-known Monument to the Forefathers.

Convention of States co-founders Mark Meckler and Michael Farris packed the house at a town hall in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This is an excerpt from the Q&A portion. Event held on Jan. 19, 2023.

This week on The Liberty Update, we cover a growing push to investigate Dr. Fauci, the USPS's $9 billion electric vehicle initiative, a far-left attack on Convention of States, and exciting news from Montana!

Constitutional attorneys Rita Peters and Mark Meckler tackle a new case that's before the Supreme Court: Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. What have the courts said about affirmative action, and how do these policies affect race relations in America?

The first legislative victory of the year goes to the Montana team! We’ll get an on-the-ground report on whether Montana could be state #20 to join the movement and what happens next in the process. Sign the petition.

In this speech from November of 2022, Convention of States Action CEO Mark Meckler speaks at a town hall in Hawaii.

Convention of States co-founders Mark Meckler and Michael Farris packed the house! Watch Thursday's town hall in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, as we make a big push in the Tar Heel State. Event held on Jan. 19, 2023.

Sheriffs refuse to enforce a gun ban, the House ends proxy voting, the Department of Education targets Texas, and Tucker Carlson interviews Mark Meckler to discuss Convention of States. All that and more with your need-to-know news.

Rita Peters is joined again by Roslyn Weisenburger, who serves Convention of States Action as a Mentoring Associate. In this episode, they discuss Chapter 5 of Servant Leadership and what it has to say about The Project Mood Curve. Servant Leadership by David Kuhnert

The next Congress could repeal the “single subject” rule, but a Convention of States could forever make omnibus bills a thing of the past via constitutional amendment! COS co-founder Michael Farris joins us to discuss his latest article on that very subject. Read the article.

At a 2021 conference, Article V scholar Robert G. Natelson expounds on Why the Constitution is Worth Defending.

Mark Meckler makes a big announcement, but first he talks about the latest developments regarding the new Congress and whether we will finally get some answers about government overreach. Want to make a real difference and change Congress forever? Become a District Captain.

The House passed an act that would defund the IRS, and governor Ron DeSantis announced an effort to resist wokeness in one of Florida's largest colleges. Mark Levin took to the air in public support of Convention of States, and new polling reveals that Americans are fed up with out-of-control government spending. All that and more on the premiere episode of The Liberty Update, your need-to-know news.

There is a constitutional solution as big as the D.C. problem. Rita Peters interviews co-host Mark Meckler about the basics of the Article V Convention of States process and what led them to leadership roles within the movement.

We’re hitting the ground running in 2023, and so are our opponents. Members of the establishment media released hit pieces against Convention of States. We’re going to talk about that with the head of our legal counsel Robert Kelly. Clearly the D.C. leviathan has been awakened, and we’re going to ask Robert if we’re ready to slay the beast.

Does the battle for the speakership matter as much as we think? Convention of States CEO Mark Meckler returns to The BattleCry to give his take on the latest headlines, previews what's coming up for COS, and answers viewer questions.

In this 2022 hearing, Convention of States West Virginia volunteers make their voices heard before a legislative committee. West Virginia went on to become the 18th state to officially join the movement.

In the premiere episode of 2023, Rita Peters and Mark Meckler answer what kind of country they want to be part of their legacy along with their resolutions to practically work toward that goal.

We’re kicking off the new year with a Regional Director roundtable. We’ll be interviewing four of our Regional Directors to give us breaking news from their state teams. Which states are hottest for Convention of States? Which states have rallies and town halls coming up? What can we expect in the coming weeks? We’ll ask for their predictions and much more

In this audio from 2021, the Wisconsin Assembly debates the Convention of States resolution. Wisconsin went on to become the 16th state to adopt our Article V application calling for a convention to propose term limits, fiscal restraints, and other limits on the scope and power of the federal government.

Rita Peters is joined by Roslyn Weisenburger, who is a Mentoring Associate for Convention of States Action. In this episode, they discuss Chapter 4 of Servant Leadership, including practical tools like "The Freedom V." Servant Leadership by David Kuhnert

Legislation passed, elections won, and millions of American reached! Today we look back on the year that was for Convention of States. What were our top accomplishments in 2022? Even if you’re following our movement closely, there’s some things you may have forgotten.

In this audio from September 2021, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum makes his first public address as a Senior Advisor for Convention of States Action in Madison. Wisconsin became the 16th state to pass the COS resolution in January 2022.