Convention of States

This is Part 2 of a recent talk Mark Meckler gave at a town hall in Arizona, wherein he answers audience questions about the Convention of States solution, why he thinks it's the best strategy for change, and whether President Trump has considered supporting it.

How can universities legally respond to pro-Palestinian protests on campus? Constitutional Attorneys Rita Peters and Mark Meckler tackle the hot topic of the Israel-Hamas War and the legality surrounding college protests. Crossroads

What public figures have endorsed Convention of States? What progress has COS made over the past couple weeks? Host Jonathan Viaud updates listeners on that, shares a new elevator pitch, and gives the latest action item. Although Kirk Cameron couldn't make the broadcast, COS President Mark Meckler joins to talk about how faith has impacted the Convention of States movement. Learn More about COS at Home Learn More about Kirk Cameron Wild West Town Hall Tour

On April 30, 2024, the Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee holds a vote on Convention of States Action's resolution calling for an Article V convention to propose constitutional amendments for stopping federal overreach, imposing term limits, and setting fiscal restraints on Congress. After the vote, Senior Vice President for Legislative Affairs Rita Peters and Regional Director Andrew Lusch interview Steve Patten, Assistant Regional Director, for recap and reaction. Sign the Petition Learn More About COS LIVE

Mark Meckler spoke at UC Berkley, but it's the terrorists on campus that he wants to talk about. Hosted by Mark Meckler, a constitutional attorney who co-founded Tea Party Patriots and Convention of States Action, The BattleCry is your weekly source for inspiring content that will ignite your passion and drive positive change. Every Sunday night at 8:00p ET, Mark rallies like-minded fighters to join him on the battlefield, lock shields, and hold the line. Wild West Tour HAM Radio Coalition COS at Home Learn More About The BattleCry

On April 22 the Colorado House Committee on State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs heard public testimony and voted on HJR 24-1024 (Convention of States Action's Article V Resolution). Co-Founder Michael Farris and many COS Colorado citizen activists testified and answered questions from the committee. Regional Director Deanna Becket joins the broadcast for recap and reaction.

Politics is warfare. There is a time for every season, and this is a time to fight. The BattleCry is your passport to the frontlines in the fight for liberty. Mark Meckler is a constitutional attorney who co-founded Tea Party Patriots and Convention of States Action. Every Sunday night, Mark rallies like-minded fighters to join him on the battlefield, lock shields, and hold the line. Learn More About The BattleCry

After years of being stonewalled, Maryland Delegate Mark Fisher forced a vote on the floor of the Maryland House of Delegates. We’ll react to the riveting footage and interview COS Maryland citizen activist Will Zwart on this important milestone. Learn More About COS LIVE

In this recording from March 26, COS Action President Mark Meckler gives a talk to a group in Arizona about America's federalist heritage and how the Constitution empowers you to make a consequential difference in the trajectory of the republic. www.conventionofstates.com/battlecry

Constitutional attorney Rita Peters is joined by John Mize and Steven Aden, leaders of Americans United for Life, to discuss how the Dobbs decision is affecting the fight for life among the several states. Learn More About Americans United for Life Learn More About Crossroads

Was the 1787 Convention the result of a "runaway convention" that operated illegally? In this essay Michael P. Farris, JD, LLM, argues convincingly that the Philadelphia Convention was lawfully conducted. Farris has argued successfully at the Supreme Court level, helped legalize homeschooling in all 50 states with his Home School Legal Defense Association, served as President for Alliance for Defending Freedom, and taught constitutional law for 17 years at Patrick Henry College. He is the co-founder and Senior Advisor for COS Action. Download this Essay Download the full Law Review Article by Michael Farris

In the third and final part of this talk, COS President Mark Meckler answers questions from an audience in Texas about Article V of the U.S. Constitution and the Convention of States movement. Learn More About The BattleCry

The Biden Administration's campaign to seize 30% of American lands by 2030 is an under-the-radar story, but one woman is teaching in-the-know patriots how to fight back and protect their property rights. In today's episode of Crossroads, Rita Peters and Mark Meckler interview Margaret Byfield, Executive Director of American Stewards of Liberty.

Utah Representative Ken Ivory shares his inspiring perspective on how Convention of States will unleash a new American renaissance. Ivory has long been an instrumental leader in the Article V movement, having served as the presiding Chair of the first-ever Simulated Article V Convention in 2016, and spearheading the effort in Utah--the 14th state to join the Convention of States movement. Learn More about COS at Home Simulated Article V Convention Become a COS Texter

For decades the JBS has employed fear tactics and falsehoods to lobby state legislators against an Article V convention for reining in federal overreach. In doing so they have unwittingly aided elitists in D.C. Incredibly, they also deny their past stance on the issue. Download this Essay

Why call an Article V convention of the states, and why now? Michael P. Farris, JD, LLM, shares four major problems that Convention of States Action seeks to address. Farris has argued successfully at the Supreme Court level, helped legalize homeschooling in all 50 states with his Home School Legal Defense Association, served as President for Alliance for Defending Freedom, and taught constitutional law for 17 years at Patrick Henry College. He is the co-founder and Senior Advisor for COS Action. Download this Essay

The Hawaii Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental & Military Affairs heard public testimony and voted on SCR 196, which is Convention of States Action's Article V Resolution. Learn More About COS LIVE

Is an Article V convention a threat to the Second Amendment? Charles J. Cooper, who has served as chief litigator for the NRA, shares his view in this audio essay. Cooper is a founding member and chairman of Cooper & Kirk, PLLC. Named by The National Law Journal as one of the 10 best civil litigators in Washington, he has over 35 years of legal experience in government and private practice, with several appearances before the United States Supreme Court and scores of other successful cases on both the trial and appellate levels. Download this Essay

Despite massive swing elections over the past 15 years, Congress has failed to keep its promises to the American people, the Deep State continues to grow, and chronic corruption threatens to split the republic apart. All the while, we face existential threats on our own borders and abroad. In part 2 of this engaging presentation, Mark gives a live audience an introduction to Article V of the Constitution and the necessity of the Convention of States movement to keep the USA united. The BattleCry

The Article V convention process has yet to be used in American history, leading to uncertainty as to how it would work. However, historic records provide a clear picture of operation. This essay was written by Rita Peters, Esq., who serves as the Vice President for National Legislative Strategy for Convention of States Action. Download this Essay

Mark Meckler recaps Biden's State of Confusion, why Democrats were upset with it, this week's good news, your questions, and shares an update on Convention of States. Learn More About The BattleCry

Have you been censored on social media due to information that government agencies deemed "misinformation"? In a GAME-CHANGING lawsuit, constitutional attorney Michael Farris is fighting back against Big Tech's ability to conspire with the feds. Learn More About Crossroads

Texas Congressman Chip Roy brings the fire as he encourages Idaho and Iowa legislators to pass the COS Action resolution, briefs listeners on the importance of the Liable Act, assesses how Speaker Johnson is performing, and more. PLUS, Jonathan shares Article V education and a tip on pushing COS forward from home. Learn More About COS at Home

Paralyzing fear is the most common rationale among opponents of an Article V convention for proposing amendments. Meanwhile, all levels of the federal government continue to centralize power and infringe on the rights of the people, threatening the sustainability of the American republic. This essay was written by Rita Peters, Esq., who serves as the Vice President for National Legislative Strategy for Convention of States Action. Download this Essay

Trump is off the ballot in Illinois, but what does it really mean? McConnell is stepping down, but what will change? Mark Meckler gets into that, questions from the mailbag, and much more. Welcome to The BattleCry Learn More About The BattleCry

What it takes to win the presidency--and the job of the presidency itself--has changed quite a bit since the inception of the republic. Mark and Rita ask Rick Santorum an insider's perspective on what it's like to run for the presidency, what is Nikki Haley's strategy, whether President Biden could drop out, and much more. Learn More about Crossroads

The Biden Admin's 30x30 Initiative directs federal agencies to "conserve" at least 30% of U.S. land and waters by 2030. What danger does this pose to private lands? COS Action President Mark Meckler is joined by four guests who will illuminate this outrageous development AND what we can do about it. Margaret Byfield is the Executive Director of American Stewards for Liberty, Dan Byfield is ASL's CEO, Joanne Martin is head of the Convention of States coalition for Livestock, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs, and Angel Cushing is a Kansas farmer and Convention of States activist leader. Learn more about American Stewards of Liberty

This essay traces the history of Article V research. Professor Robert G. Natelson is the Independence Institute’s Senior Fellow in Constitutional Jurisprudence and Head of the Article V Information Center. His work has been cited as high as the Supreme Court level. Download this Essay The Law of Article V book by Robert Natelson

Politics is largely regarded as a sphere where darkness flourishes. But maybe that's where the light can shine brightest. In part 1 of an emotional interview, Convention of States President Mark Meckler shares his unlikely journey from militant atheism to Jewish Christianity through grassroots activism. Learn More About The BattleCry

On this month's edition of COS at Home, Jonathan introduces some new segments and asks Mark Meckler about the nefarious 30x30 scheme, how COS can fix the border crisis, and more. Learn More about 30x30 Learn More About the Border Solution Learn More about COS at Home

A constitutional amendment unlocking federally-held lands could unleash an environmental and economic renaissance. Ken Ivory is a Utah State Representative and Director of the Free The Lands Project with Federalism in Action. Download this Essay

It’s Shapiro vs Tucker, Trump vs Never Trump, and Haley vs Reality. In the Sunday night edition of The BattleCry, Mark Meckler issues a call to stop the in-fighting and unite to secure America's future.

You've got questions? He's got answers. Convention of States Action President and Co-Founder Mark Meckler took to the interwebs for an unscripted Q&A on Article V and the Convention of States movement.

Does the Left care about the poor more than the political Right? Is socialism more compassionate or humane than free markets? Mark and Rita wrap up their book study on social justice with key takeaways. Learn More Order the Book

On February 14, 2024, the Idaho Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee heard public testimony and voted on Convention of States Action's Article V application for proposing term limits on federal officials, fiscal restraints, and other limits on the federal government's power. Rick Santorum gave expert testimony. The final vote was 6-3 in favor of advancing the resolution to the Idaho Senate floor.

Would amendments proposed by an Article V convention really make a difference? History says, "Yes!" Learn more by listening to this essay by Professor Robert G. Natelson, who is the Independence Institute’s Senior Fellow in Constitutional Jurisprudence and Head of the Article V Information Center. His work has been cited as high as the Supreme Court level. Download "The Lamp of Experience: Constitutional Amendments Work" The Law of Article V book by Robert Natelson

Mark Meckler will grade Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin, review a new report on Biden’s classified docs, and recap an exhilarating week of news for Convention of States.

On February 7, 2024, the Iowa House State Affairs Committee voted to advance the Convention of States Action resolution to the full Iowa House for debate. This Article V resolution has been adopted by 19 other states, allowing for amendment proposals on three topics: term limits, fiscal restraints, and limits on federal jurisdiction. If passed by the House, this Article V resolution would need to also be adopted by the Iowa Senate in order to achieve final passage.

On February 6, 2024, the Rhode Island House Committee on State Govt. and Elections heard public testimony on Convention of States Action's Article V resolution.

On February 6, 2024, the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee heard public testimony from local supporters of Convention of States Action's Article V resolution. COS Co-Founder Michael Farris was also on hand to provide expert testimony.

A subcommittee of the Iowa House State Government Committee hears public testimony on our Article V application February 6, 2024, and advanced the Convention of States Action resolution to the full committee. Rick Santorum gave expert testimony.

Fearful speculations about the Article V convention process ignore what scholarly research has revealed. Professor Robert G. Natelson is the Independence Institute’s Senior Fellow in Constitutional Jurisprudence and Head of the Article V Information Center. His work has been cited as high as the Supreme Court level. Download "The Myth of a Runaway Amendments Convention" The Law of Article V book by Robert Natelson

After dropping a #1 hit on the Rap charts, Ben Shapiro released a must-see new documentary on the southern border. Mark Meckler shares four disturbing stories you should be paying attention to that the media is ignoring.

In part 5 of their book study on social justice, Rita and Mark confront the counterproductive tactic of identity politics with hard facts. Learn More Order the Book

After nearly 300 episodes, COS LIVE is announcing some exciting changes. In this special edition of the program, Rita, Andrew, Mike, and Producer G have fun reflecting on their favorite moments anchoring the program and preview what's next.

This is the draft rules for the future Article V Convention, as authored by constitutional scholars Robert G. Natelson and Michael Farris and edited by a caucus of 200+ state legislators. A version of these rules were successfully tested at the 2023 and 2016 Simulated Article V Conventions. Download Proposed Convention Rules Simulated Article V Convention

What is the media getting wrong about the SCOTUS decision on the border fence? PLUS, Mark Meckler reviews exciting new polling results for Convention out of Pennsylvania.

In Part 4 of their book study on social justice, Rita and Mark break down the meaning of systemic injustice and why inequalities are not necessarily a bad thing. Order the Book Learn More

In this audio essay, Rita Peters, Esq., debunks five common myths about the Article V convention process. Peters serves as the Vice President for National Legislative Strategy for Convention of States Action. Download this Essay

This week Mark Meckler braved the wind and snow with Convention of States citizen activists. Hear that story, plus how Jim Harbaugh and Dr. Kevin Roberts have been champions for freedom.