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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 b...

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. 

Constitutional attorneys Michael Farris and Rita Peters discuss the disturbing trend of tribalism in America and how it finds its roots in the human need to belong. Learn More   Order the Book

On January 16, 2024, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs heard testimony from Rep. Steven Xiarhos, Michael Farris, and local citizens on our application calling for an Article V convention to stop federal overreach, impose term limits, and set fiscal restraints. This recording has been edited to remove dead air and portions of the hearing that did not directly deal wi...

In today’s episode, we give you a compilation interviews from the Historic Article V Convention Simulation held in September of 2016.

Ready to give hope to your friends and family? For this week's edition of The BattleCry, Convention of States Action President Mark Meckler has more good news for your to share, a preview of the week ahead for COS, and another round of Ask Mark Anything. 

Convention of States Action President Mark Meckler issues an urgent message for the new year.

How does your worldview impact your view of social justice? Rita and Mark dive into the next chapter of their book study. Order the Book Learn More  

The first votes of the 2024 presidential election cycle will be tallied on January 15. We’ll get an on-the-ground perspective on the reality of the situation, find out which candidates support COS, and what will happen next for the Convention of States movement in the Hawkeye State. Project POTUS  

In this audio from February 22, 2022, the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee discusses and votes on the Article V application as proferred by Convention of States Action. Later that year South Carolina went onto become the 19th state to join the COS movement.

Mark Meckler has good news to kick off the new year, plus a call to action as we head into the 2024 legislative sessions across the United States. Learn More

Rita Peters and Mark Meckler launch a fascinating series on the controversial new book titled Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth: 12 Questions Christians Should Ask About Social Justice by Thaddeus Williams. Order the Book

Our Article V application is about to be considered in the 2024 state legislative sessions all across the country. Which states are hottest for Convention of States Action? Get the inside scoop from our guests: SIX Regional Directors for Convention of States Action. Share the Petition

Today we give you an opening statement from Convention of States President Mark Meckler at a hearing of the Ohio Senate General Government Budget Committee. This audio was captured on June 8, 2022.

In part 3 of his talk at Living Stones Church in Indiana, Mark Meckler answers questions from the audience about Article V and the Convention of States movement. Invest in the 2024 Victory Fund