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Giving Everything He Has: The Michael Rilee Story | Grassroots Groundbreakers Ep.9

One moment he was a full-time activist, and the next moment he couldn't walk. In this stirring episode of Grassroots Groundbreakers, your host Mike Ruthenberg interviews Stephen Patten, Associate Regional Director with Convention of States Action. Steve shares the inspiring story of Michael Rilee, who can no longer speak but is still finding creative ways to actively support the COS movement.

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Ohio House Introduces Convention of States | COS LIVE

With Ohio still very much in play for Convention of States, the COS LIVE crew is bringing you unaired footage from a March 24 hearing of the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee. This was an introductory legislators-only hearing in which the committee members could ask questions about COS Action's Article V resolution (numbered HJR 2). Tune in to catch all the action and get reaction from Rita Peters and Andrew Lusch, who serve Convention of States as the Senior Vice President for Legislative Affairs and a Regional Director respectively

Texas Senate Hears Convention of States | COS LIVE

NEWS: On Thursday, April 24, the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs heard public testimony on our Article V legislation, titled SJR 54. This resolution would be a clean COS Action Article V application with no expiration date. Introducing the resolution was Sen. Brian Birdwell, who survived the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon and served in the Gulf War. After the hearing, COS Action's Senior Vice President for Legislative Affairs Rita Peters and Regional Director Jonathan Viaud provide recap, reaction, and a preview of what happens next in the Lone Star State.

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Get in the Fight | The BattleCry

Mark Meckler goes full William Wallace before diving into the week's wildest headlines. Whoopi Goldberg made the case for self-goverance?? Is Trump the greenest president ever? Then, Mark recaps his week on the road and previews Convention of States at the NRA conference in Atlanta before answering your questions. Welcome to The BattleCry!

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Mark Meckler interviews Gen Z: What They REALLY Think About America

Ready for some hope? Convention of States President Mark Meckler interviews a trio of COS interns to share their experiences.

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Trust But Verify | The BattleCry

After another week on the road with engaged citizen activists, COS President Mark Meckler reacts to Karoline Leavitt's new press policy, details how he thinks Trump can legally respond to the injunctions issued by federal courts, answers listener questions, and much more. Welcome to The BattleCry.  

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Ignore the Noise | The BattleCry

COS President Mark Meckler cuts through the noise to drop some truth bombs on "SignalGate," tariffs, the economy, breaking news out of Israel, and more. Then, Mark reviews the week's happenings from the Convention of States movement and answers your questions.

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Montana House VOTES on Convention of States | COS LIVE

On April 3 the Montana House of Representatives debated and voted on HJ 5, an application calling for an Article V convention for proposing constitutional amendments that would impose fiscal restraints, jurisdictional constraints, and term limits on federal officials. This resolution has been adopted by 19 states, so far, with 34 needed to call the convention. After the vote, Senior Vice President Rita Peters and Regional Directors Deanna Becket and Andrew Lusch react to the debate, highlight their favorite moments, and preview what's next for the COS Montana team.

COS at Home with Tim Barton (April 2025)

Tim Barton, President of Wallbuilders, joins your host Jonathan Viaud to discuss President Trump's plans for the Department of Education, his message to Texas legislators regarding Convention of States, and much more! Join us the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00p ET for such segments as the educational 5 for V, breaking news with COS Now, and the Minuteman Mailbag.

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Support DOGE | The BattleCry

The original DOGEsters are now against DOGE. What changed? COS President Mark Meckler reacts to the week's top headlines, shares a story from his visit to the Texas capitol, answers your questions, and more. Welcome to The BattleCry.

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