Convention of States

Craig Haggard on COS at Home (August 2025)

One of our newest endorsers is Indiana Rep. Craig Haggard--a board member with the National Rifle Association and military veteran. He shares his thoughts on Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth's changes to the military, Elon Musk's third party bid, the importance of the Second Amendment, and much more. Your host Jonathan Viaud also reads your submissions from the Minutemen Mailbag and reviews the latest headlines for Convention of States.

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Mark Meckler in the Media (July 2025) | The BattleCry

Amazon TV launched a bizarre attack on Convention of States, and COS President Mark Meckler took to the airwaves to respond. Tune in for this recap of Mark's recent media appearances, including a NewsmaxTV debate regarding Elon Musk's third party. Mark is a voice for the grassroots and helps spread awareness for Convention of States. In order, the media hits occurred on The Voice of Reason with Robert McNeily, the Chris Salcedo Show on Newsmax, DoveTV, and the Vicki McKenna Show.

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Leading with Grit and Grace | Grassroots Groundbreakers Ep.11

In this month's episode, Mike Ruthenberg interviews South Dakota State Director Shirlee Meier. She has faithfully persisted with Convention of States for over 11 years, building relationships with legislators, training up a local team, and persevering in a tough environment. Shirlee shares her personal story of why she chose Convention of States, how her team preps for legislative testimony, and how she deals with the rural nature of her state. Mike is the Executive Grassroots Officer for Convention of States.

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Tag Elon AGAIN | The BattleCry

Mark Meckler is ratcheting up the pressure to get Elon Musk's attention on Article V and Convention of States. PLUS Mark reacts to the DOGE cuts enacted by Congress, the latest in the Epstein debacle, and answers your questions. Welcome to The BattleCry.

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Tag Elon | The BattleCry

This week a flurry of big-league personalities called on Elon Musk to back Convention of States, instead of a third party. COS President Mark Meckler reacts to that and issues a call to action to help get the billionaire on board with the only constitutional solution as big as the D.C. problem.

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DIY Nation: Mark Meckler at FreedomFest | The BattleCry

Last month COS President Mark Meckler gave an exhilarating speech from the main stage of FreedomFest 2025. He shares how the vision of America isn't about ceding our power to an elite uni-party in a faraway capitol. Rather, the American Founders envisioned a do-it-yourself nation. That's why they included the Article V convention process in the Constitution, so that the people themselves could TAKE their power back.

Audio courtesy of FreedomFest.

COS at Home with Michael Farris (July 2025)

The Supreme Court always drops their biggest decisions this time of year, and we've got the man for the job to tell us what it all means. Constitutional attorney Michael Farris has won a dozen victories at the Supreme Court, spearheaded the movement to legalize homeschooling in all 50 states, and co-founded Convention of States Action.

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Mark Meckler in the Media | The BattleCry

For this week's episode of The BattleCry, check out this montage of some of Mark Meckler's recent appearances in the media, including on Newsmax and alternative platforms. Mark gives his singular opinion on current events, while reaching listeners with the message of Convention of States. 

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Michael Farris Lights Up New Jersey | The BattleCry

With Mark Meckler on the road this weekend, enjoy this recent speech from his co-founder Michael Farris at an event outside the New Jersey capitol. In addition to serving as COS Action's Senior Advisor, Farris is a constitutional attorney who has won cases at the Supreme Court level.

Overcoming Life's Obstacles Like a Statesman | Grassroots Groundbreakers Ep.10

In this month's episode, Mike Ruthenberg interviews COS Texas volunteer John van Compernolle. We will discuss his start with Convention of States, his book on Article V, as well as his participation in passing the clean COS Resolution in Texas.  We will discuss the life circumstances that could have derailed John but didn't. Mike is the Executive Grassroots Officer for Convention of States.

Book Link: Article V Unleashed by John van Compernolle

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