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On April 14, 2021, a committee of the Maine House heard citizen testimony on the Convention of States Action resolution. In addition to local supporters, COS Senior Vice President for Legislative Affairs Rita Peters testifies in favor of COS Action’s Article V resolution for proposing term limits, fiscal restraints, and limits on the size and scope of the federal government.

Mark Meckler is back to call out President Biden's lies, what happens next in the war in Israel, and who's hot in the 2024 presidential race. Give to the COS 2024 Victory Fund

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In this legacy edition of Crossroads, Rita Peters and Dean Welty consider the in-between season from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Learn more about Crossroads

Did his experience at the Simulated Article V Convention change how this constitutional scholar viewed our movement? John Malcolm joins us to share why he is now calling COS “a worthy cause” and what the Heritage Foundation's support could mean for the Convention of States movement. Learn more at ️ Read "Reconsidering the Wisdom of an Article V Convention of the States" by John Malcolm Learn More About the Simulated Article V Convention

On January 31, 2017, the Arizona House Federalism, Property Rights and Public Policy Committee held on a hearing on the Convention of States Action resolution. Later that year the Arizona legislature voted to become the ninth state to join the COS movement.

This is the opening excerpt from a talk at Living Stones Church in Indiana. Mark Meckler shares his journey of faith and how he views the conflict in Israel in light of his Jewish heritage. Mark is the President and Co-Founder of Convention of States Action. Original recording from October 25, 2023. Give to Convention of States

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Statesmen from the Buckeye State introduced the Convention of States Action resolution for debate earlier this month. We'll show you the riveting footage in its entirety, plus reaction from our team. COS Petition

In this episode we share a speech from State Senator Shane Massey of South Carolina before members of the COS South Carolina team. Senator Massey served as one of the co-sponsors of the Convention of States Action resolution. In 2022 South Carolina became the 19th state to successfully adopt that legislation.

In this final segment from the closing session, live reaction to the Simulation results are offered by Senior Vice President Rita Peters, co-founders Michael Farris and Mark Meckler, as well as Senior Advisor Rick Santorum.

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Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum joins Mark Meckler and Rita Peters to share what it was like to witness the 2023 Article V Convention Simulation. He reacts to the proposals that were adopted and what the event tells us about what the real thing might look like.

He helped Oklahoma become state #7 to pass Convention of States Action's Article V application, and now he's fighting D.C. from this inside. Congressman Josh Brecheen 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 reining in federal overreach. Congressman Brecheen Endorses COS

In Part 9 of the final plenary session, commissioners debate and vote on Proposal 3 as offered by the Committee on Federal Legislative and Executive Jurisdiction. 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.

Which presidential candidates support an Article V convention to restrain federal overreach? COS President Mark Meckler discusses the latest GOP debate, what the election results mean, and President Biden’s new pronoun mandate. Project POTUS

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Bud Cornwell, Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a Technology Services Manager for Convention of States Action, joins Mark Meckler and Rita Peters to share his story of military service, how it informs a mission-focused life, and what the troubling changes occurring within the United States armed services.

Today we’re going to put a spotlight on perhaps the greatest volunteer in the history of our 10-year movement, but one who is no longer with us. Sammi Hammers of Texas passed from this world just a few weeks ago of a brain tumor. Stay tuned to find out what made her special. Article: Remembering Sammi Hammers Project POTUS

In Part 8 of the final plenary session, commissioners debate and vote on Proposal 2 as offered by the Committee on Federal Legislative and Executive Jurisdiction. 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.

The Heritage Foundation announces an official position on COS, radicalism is on the rise on college campuses, Biden ignored clear warnings about funding to Gaza, and Elon Musk slams George Soros.

Rick Santorum, Rita Peters, and Mark Meckler discuss voting in 2023 and how a Judeo-Christian worldview impacts our approach to voting.

Before he was Speaker of the House, Rep. Mike Johnson helped Louisiana become state #8 to pass Convention of States Action's Article V application! Johnson’s long-time friend Michael Farris, COS Co-Founder, and members of the Louisiana team will join us to react. Links Rep. Mike Johnson for COS Heritage Foundation for COS Power of 10

In Part 7 of the final plenary session, commissioners debate and vote on Proposal 1 as offered by the Committee on Federal Legislative and Executive Jurisdiction. 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.

It was an unexpectedly incredible week for Convention of States! Mark Meckler discusses Speaker-Elect Mike Johnson's support for COS, plus a BIG announcement from The Heritage Foundation. Links: Rep. Mike Johnson for COS Heritage Foundation for COS Power of 10 COS Jobs

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In this week's episode, Mark Meckler and Rita Peters continue their conversation about the war in Israel, what the consequences may be, and why Christians should be concerned.

Is Congress starting to pay attention? Last month the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled “Examining Proposed Constitutional Amendments.” Direct attacks and praise alike were voiced by Congressmen for our Convention of States movement! We’ll analyze the footage.

In Part 6 of the final plenary session, commissioners debate and vote on Proposal 1 as offered by the Committee on Fiscal Restraints. 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.

We need a real Speaker of the House. Mark Meckler issues a call to action to bring an end to the congressional circus and shares some good news about the U.S. response to the war in Israel. Sign the petition.

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.