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South Dakota Senate VOTES on Convention of States Action | COS LIVE

BIG NEWS: On Tuesday the South Dakota Senate debated and voted on our Article V application for fiscal restraints, jurisdictional limits, and term limits on the federal government. Listen in to history in the making, then stay tuned as COS President Mark Meckler joins Senior Vice President Rita Peters, as well as Regional Directors Andrew Lusch and Deanna Becket for their live reaction.

By a vote of 23-9, the South Dakota Senate approved of the resolution. Will South Dakota be state #20 to join the movement?

NOTE: The resolution would still need to make its way through the South Dakota House in order to achieve final passage. SJR 502 is a resolution "applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials." Introduced by Senator Mehlhaff.

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Watch the Inauguration | The BattleCry

SCOTUS makes a ruling on TikTok, DeSantis appoints a U.S. Senator, and Gavin Newsom does something surprising. Grassroots organizer and constitutional attorney Mark Meckler comments on that, plus shares the latest news on Convention of States.

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South Dakota Senate Hears Public Testimony on Convention of States | COS LIVE

A victorious day for the COS South Dakota team! On January 17, 2025, the South Dakota Senate Committee on State Affairs heard public testimony on SJR 502 (COS Action's Article V Resolution). Rick Santorum gave expert testimony and answered questions from the committee members.

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SJR 502 is a resolution "applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials." Introduced by Senator Mehlhaff. 

Hit the Ground Running | The BattleCry

President Trump is about to take office, and that means it's time for us all to hit the ground running in 2025. COS President Mark Meckler comments on his hometown of Los Angeles being devastated by wildfires, Trump's plan, and the highlights from the best press conference ever.

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2025 Legislator Kickoff Panel | COS at Home (January 2025)

Nineteen of the required 34 states have joined to movement to trigger the first-ever Article V convention. So what are the other 15 states waiting for? Dozens of legislatures will consider our proposal in 2025. So what does it take to push your state across the finish line? Join us LIVE for our expert panel of state legislators who have been the tip of spear. They will share their inspiring stories of triumph as well as strategies for success. 

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Pete Hegseth Headlines Town Hall in New Jersey | The BattleCry

He’s done tours in war zones, but now he wants to win the battle going on right here in America. Pete Hegseth, nominee to be Secretary of Defense of the United States and an official endorser of Convention of States, rallies a crowd at a town hall in New Jersey. After initial remarks, he answers questions from the audience with COS President Mark Meckler. The BattleCry airs Sundays at 8:00p ET.

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Pete Hegseth Rallies Patriots in Virginia | The BattleCry

“THIS is the next revolution without the bullets!” Get to know Pete Hegseth like never before. For this week’s episode of the BattleCry, Pete Hegseth and COS President Mark Meckler bring the fire at the 2019 Convention of States Leadership Summit. Hegseth, who is now a nominee to be Secretary of Defense of the United States, is an official endorser of COS. After initial remarks, he sits down for an interview with Mark Meckler. The BattleCry airs Sundays at 8:00p ET.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from Mark Meckler | The BattleCry

As a Jewish Christian, Convention of States President Mark Meckler gives an inspiring message on what Christmas and Hanukkah mean to him. 

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Being the Best at Building the Grassroots Army | Grassroots Groundbreakers Ep.5

In this month's episode of Grassroots Groundbreakers, Mike Ruthenberg interviews Barry Newman, who is a Grassroots Coordinator for Convention of States and was recently awarded the national award for being the Volunteer of the Year. Barry shares leadership principles from the business world and how COS integrates new volunteers into the COS organizational culture. He has vetted over 200 applicants in his tenure. Mike is the Chief Grassroots Officer for Convention of States.

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Read Your Rights | The BattleCry

On Bill of Rights Day, Mark Meckler reacts to the smear campaign against his friend Pete Hegseth, answers why inflation is back in the headlines, and gives an important talk on the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

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