Convention of States

Today we're keeping the positivity alive with all things COS! Is it even important to sign the COS petition? Find out now... And hear encouraging words from Mark Meckler and an overview of the Wild West regional summit.

As a Jewish Christian, Mark Meckler has some thoughts on the conflict in Israel. In part one of their conversation, Rita Peters and Mark trace his must-hear faith journey from secular Jew to Jewish Christian and supporter of Israel.

The Ohio legislature just introduced the Convention of States Action resolution. So what happens next? Could Ohio be state #20? We’ll ask the citizen leaders of the movement to give us a progress report from Ohio.

Hosted by Convention of States Foundation in August of 2023, the Article V Convention Simulation was held in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, with delegations from 49 states. In Part 5 of the final plenary session, commissioners continue debate on Proposal 2 offered by the Committee on Term Limits and Federal Judicial Jurisdiction and eventually vote on that measure.

I’m a Jew. I’m a Christian. I stand with Israel, and I’m not afraid. I’ll address that, plus the congressional clown show and Dr. Rand Paul’s crusade to hold Fauci accountable. Welcome to The BattleCry with COS President Mark Meckler. Sign the petition.

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He played a BIG role in making Missouri #12 to pass COS Action's Article V application, and now he's fighting D.C. from the inside. Freshman Congressman Eric Burlison joins us to share his thoughts on seeing the swamp from the inside and why it's time to call an Article V convention for putting the clamps on federal overreach. Sign the petition.

Hosted by Convention of States Foundation in August of 2023, the Article V Convention Simulation was held in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, with delegations from 49 states. In Part 4 of the final plenary session, commissioners begin debate on Proposal 2 offered by the Committee on Term Limits and Federal Judicial Jurisdiction.

The left is out-giving the right, and it’s not just the big dollar donors. McCarthy is out, but what's the plan? Disney hits rock bottom in new poll. Mark Meckler delivers all that and more on The BattleCry, airing Sundays at 8:00p ET. Sign the petition.

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On this week's episode of Crossroads, Kate Anderson joins Rita and Mark to talk about the challenges of navigating gender ideology in public education. Anderson is the Director of Center for Parental Rights at Alliance for Defending Freedom.

The administrative state has declared war on Jenna Ellis. She joins us to share why she’s been targeted and whether Convention of States could stop America from slipping into a Soviet-style banana republic. Support Jenna’s defense fund.

Hosted by Convention of States Foundation in August of 2023, the Article V Convention Simulation was held in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, with delegations from 49 states. In Part 3 of the final plenary session, commissioners continue debate on Proposal 1 offered by the Committee on Term Limits and Federal Judicial Jurisdiction and eventually vote on that measure.

Is the media making voters myopic? Feinstein is dead, but now what? Is the Biden impeachment for real? Who's hot in the 2024 presidential race? Mark Meckler gives his hot takes and a call to action on The BattleCry. Airs Sundays at 8:00p ET. Sign the petition.

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Larry Chico is joining the movement to take back the school boards to protect children and fight for parental rights.

Have you ever wanted to talk to your friends about Article V and Convention of States, but you weren’t sure where to start? We have a really cool resource just for you called the Intro to COS Presentation, and you can access it for free. We’ve just released an updated edition of this tool, and Rita and Andrew are going to walk you through it.

Hosted by Convention of States Foundation in August of 2023, the Article V Convention Simulation was held in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, with delegations from 49 states. In Part 2 of the final plenary session, commissioners begin debate on Proposal 1 offered by the Committee on Term Limits and Federal Judicial Jurisdiction.

The BIG picture is not just about winning an election. My friend James O'Keefe is vindicated after a new report on Project Veritas. Will the same vindication happen with Tim Ballard? Learn more about Convention of States.

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Were the Framers of the Constitution guided by their faith? In a new Constitution Week edition of Crossroads, Rita Peters, Mark Meckler, and Michael Farris explain why the U.S. Constitution is unique in human history, the brilliance of its design, and how the Judeo-Christian worldview influenced the construction of our systems of government.

It’s our favorite time of year! To celebrate Constitution Week we'll reflect on the brilliance of the American system of government, why Article V plays a critical role, and throw in a couple surprises. Sign the petition ️➡️ http://bit.ly/2Q8qyTy

In today’s episode, we give you a unit from GOV 100 of COS University, an educational online platform for COS supporters. Convention of States co-founder and Senior Advisor Michael Farris shares how the Constitution empowers We the People to reclaim our country from the corrupt powerbrokers in D.C. You can take the full course for free by going to www.cosuniversity.com.

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His remarks on term limits drew applause from commissioners and viewers alike during the 2023 Article V Convention Simulation. Get to know Minnesota Rep. Walter Hudson on this week’s episode. Learn more about the Article V Convention Simulation.

Hosted by Convention of States Foundation in August of 2023, the Article V Convention Simulation was held in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, with delegations from 49 states. This is Part 1 of the final plenary session, wherein a roll call is made, invocations are offered, and the Committee on Style and Detail give its report.

Will President Biden sacrifice Hunter? Mark Meckler is back to give his thoughts on the mental decline of American “leadership,” why the Deep State loves Kamala Harris, who’s hot in the presidential race, a recap of the latest Convention of States news, and much more. Welcome to another jam-packed edition of The BattleCry podcast.

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In this segment, leaders with Convention of States Foundation share their observations from the first working day of the 2023 Article V Convention Simulation. Senior Vice President Rita Peters interviews co-founders Michael Farris and Mark Meckler as well as Senior Advisor Rick Santorum.

We've come a long way in 10 years. Listen to Mark Meckler's very first speech for Convention of States given August of 2013 before a room of state legislators. He is introduced by Colorado Rep. Kevin Lundberg, who participated in last month's Simulated Article V Convention. Take action.

This week, shocking new details about the botched Biden withdrawal from Afghanistan emerge, WaPo slams COS co-founder Michael Farris, the government teases new mask mandates, and a 12-year-old boy gives his woke school a history lesson they won't soon forget.

The Illinois team earned the movement’s 2.5 MILLIONTH signature. How did they do it? Why is it important? We’ll interview State Director David Winters and share why the COS petition is a critical component to our legislative strategy. Sign the petition.

In this opening plenary session, three candidates for convention president give speeches, and the delegations vote (state by state) to elect their officers. Hosted by Convention of States Foundation in August of 2023, the Article V Convention Simulation was held in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

We look back on our favorite moments from 10 years of grassroots activism. Plus, a video review of what citizen activists have accomplished since the Convention of States movement began in August 2013. Sign the petition.

Today you will get to hear audio from a Simulated Article V Convention, with 49 state delegations consisting mostly of sitting or previous state legislators. Hosted by Convention of States Foundation in August of 2023, the event was held in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. As the convention comes to order in this segment, listen to opening remarks made by COS Foundation President Mark Meckler, Co-Founder Michael Farris, Senior Advisor Rick Santorum, and 2016's Simulation President Rep. Ken Ivory of Utah.

In the 10th Anniversary month for Convention of States, Mark Meckler recaps the Article V Convention Simulation with his unique behind-the-scenes perspective. Learn more at www.conventionofstates.com/sim

On today's show, we explore 10 years of COS history, debunk Gov. Newsom's anti-Second Amendment scam, and uncover a new EPA plan that could jeopardize America's electric grid.

Today we present a selection from COS University. In this unit of GOV 100, Convention of States co-founder and Senior Advisor Michael Farris debunks the widespread belief that the 1787 convention went beyond the scope of its original call. He proves that the delegates to the Philadelphia Convention acted lawfully to render the government adequate to the exigencies of the union. There is no precedent for an unlawfully conducted interstate convention. Take the full course for free by going to www.cosuniversity.com.

Take a deep dive into the six amendments that passed out of Convention of States Foundation's 2023 Simulated Article V Convention and other need-to-know news stories.

Success! Andrew and Rita are back after spending last week in Williamsburg with statesmen from 49 states. They'll share their favorite moments and review the six amendment proposals as adopted by the convention. Plus, watch an interview Rita conducted with Rep. Kevin Lundberg, a commissioner from Colorado. Learn more at www.conventionofstates.com/sim

Today we present a selection from COS University. In this unit of COS 100, Rita Peters–who serves as the Senior Vice President for Legislative Affairs–walks students through the Article V convention process. You can take the full course for free by going to www.cosuniversity.com.

On Wednesday Convention of States President Mark Meckler kicked off the Article V Simulated Convention with commissioners representing 49 states in Williamsburg, Virginia. Learn more at www.conventionofstates.com/sim

An exclusive look inside Convention of States Foundation's 2023 Simulated Article V Convention.

Today we present a select unit from COS University. In COS 100, Dr. Tom Coburn shares why he left the U.S. Senate in order to work for the only constitutional solution as big as the D.C. problem. You can take the full course for free by going to www.cosuniversity.com.

The states are coming together again, preparing for a history-changing event. As we anticipate this week's Article V Convention Simulation, Mark looks back at the first-ever such event which was held in September 2016. RSVP to watch the convention.

On today's show, we discuss Mitch McConnell's viral freeze-up, government agencies that pay for empty office spaces, Convention of States Foundation's 2023 simulation, and shocking reports that the DOJ sidelined concerns about child sex trafficking.

We asked grassroots patriots from across the country to submit amendments for state delegations to consider at the upcoming Simulated Article V Convention. On this episode, we break down the results and which amendments could make the cut. RSVP to watch the Simulation.

In this audio from January 18, 2023, the Montana Senate Committee on Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs hears citizen testimony on the Article V resolution as proposed by Convention of States Action. In addition to local supporters, COS Senior Advisor Rick Santorum testifies in favor of the resolution calling for an Article V convention for proposing term limits, fiscal restraints, and other limits on the power of the federal government.

Mark Meckler tells listeners how they can watch the upcoming Simulated Article V Convention. Plus, he reveals why lawyers are getting dumber.

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