Convention of States

Idaho Senate Committee VOTES on Convention of States | COS LIVE

On February 14, 2024, the Idaho Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee heard public testimony and voted on Convention of States Action's Article V application for proposing term limits on federal officials, fiscal restraints, and other limits on the federal government's power. Rick Santorum gave expert testimony. The final vote was 6-3 in favor of advancing the resolution to the Idaho Senate floor.

COS Legacy: ”The Lamp of Experience: Constitutional Amendments Work” by Robert Natelson

Would amendments proposed by an Article V convention really make a difference? History says, "Yes!" Learn more by listening to this essay by Professor Robert G. Natelson, who 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.

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Be the Calm in the Storm | The BattleCry

Mark Meckler will grade Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin, review a new report on Biden’s classified docs, and recap an exhilarating week of news for Convention of States.

Iowa Committee VOTES on Convention of States | COS LIVE

On February 7, 2024, the Iowa House State Affairs Committee voted to advance the Convention of States Action resolution to the full Iowa House for debate. This Article V resolution has been adopted by 19 other states, allowing for amendment proposals on three topics: term limits, fiscal restraints, and limits on federal jurisdiction. If passed by the House, this Article V resolution would need to also be adopted by the Iowa Senate in order to achieve final passage.

Rhode Island Hears Convention of States Action, Public Testimony | COS LIVE

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.

Ohio House Hears Public Testimony on Convention of States | COS LIVE

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.

Iowa House Subcommittee Hears Convention of States | COS LIVE

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. 

COS Legacy: ”The Myth of a Runaway Amendments Convention” by Robert Natelson

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.

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Truth or Tribe? | Crossroads

In part 5 of their book study on social justice, Rita and Mark confront the counterproductive tactic of identity politics with hard facts.

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