Getting Back To Federalism

Getting Back To Federalism

COS is pending in 24 state legislatures! Goal is to get 34 in the bag. Good video. Press the arrow to play.     Articles from Minnesota: https://conventionofstates.com/news/poll-a-whopping-three-in-four-minnesota-voters-favor-convention-of-states-resolution https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/23/robert-natelson-all-these-fears-about-a-constitutional-convention-unfounded/ **************************************************************************   Click here for a huge selection of articles and videos about an Article V convention of the states. Learn … [Read more...]

Eagle Forum Chapter President now supports a convention of states

Eagle Forum Chapter President now supports a convention of states

Eagle Forum Chapter President now supports a convention of states. Watch the video to see why she changed her mind. Press the arrow to play the video. Video from COS. Please comment, like & share Click here for a huge selection of articles and videos about an Article V convention of the states. Learn all about it! … [Read more...]

The Loneliest most neglected part of our Constitution

The Loneliest most neglected part of our Constitution

The Supreme Court versus the Constitution Through judicial amendment, the Supreme Court has made Article V of the Constitution an afterthought. Can we restore the Framers’ vision? By James W. Lucas — Via National Review Since the appointment of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, we have been hearing much about the two contending approaches to the Constitution. These are often referred to as “originalism“ and “living constitutionalism,” but these terms obscure the underlying issue. What is at stake, at least in the constitutional context, is how our Constitution should be changed. Should … [Read more...]

Jim DeMint Joins The Convention of States Project

Jim DeMint Joins The Convention of States Project

By Fredreka Schouten Via USA Today - WASHINGTON – Former South Carolina senator Jim DeMint, ousted last month as head of the Heritage Foundation think tank, is joining a fast-growing, conservative movement that is pushing states to seek a constitutional convention to rein in federal spending and power. DeMint, a prominent figure among the Tea Party activists who helped Republicans seize control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, will serve as a senior adviser to the Convention of the States Project, providing a jolt to its efforts to marshal grassroots support for a state-led … [Read more...]

Missouri, the Show Me State passed an Article V Convention of States resolution!

Missouri, the Show Me State passed an Article V Convention of States resolution!

"On May 12, 2017, the Show Me State became the 12th to successfully adopt the Convention of States Article V application to impose fiscal restraints, term limits, and other limits on federal overreach. Thank you to the thousands of COS Missouri warriors!" The follow video was done by the Convention of States project. Press the arrow to play. ****************************** ****************************** ****************************** Click here for a huge selection of articles and videos about an Article V convention of the states. Learn all about it! *** Please like and … [Read more...]

Convention of States – Texas

Convention of States – Texas

Texas House approves Abbott-backed call for convention of states By Cassandra Pollock Via Texas Tribune- The Texas House Thursday adopted a resolution calling for a convention of states to amend the U.S. Constitution — one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s emergency items this legislative session.   The Texas House on Thursday adopted a resolution calling for a convention of states to amend the U.S. Constitution — one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s four emergency items this legislative session. Senate Joint Resolution 2, one of three pieces of legislation relating to the topic approved by the Senate in … [Read more...]

North Dakota becomes the tenth state to pass Convention of States resolution.

North Dakota becomes the tenth state to pass Convention of States resolution.

North Dakota becomes the tenth state to pass Convention of States resolution. North Dakota passed the Convention of States resolution with overwhelming support! This historic vote adds North Dakota to the growing list of states banding together to place much-needed limits on the power of the federal government. Acting State Director for COS Project ND, Jeremy Neuharth remarked, “Today I stand as a proud North Dakotan that we are part of the solution. Our legislature took the bold step, using the tools provided by the Founders in the Constitution, to restore the balance of power back … [Read more...]

Scott Walker said he supports an Article V Convention of States

Scott Walker said he supports an Article V Convention of States

Good news. Slowly but surely the Convention of States is gaining support and making progress. We might have hope in saving this republic. Click here for a huge selection of articles and videos about an Article V convention of the states. Learn all about it! … [Read more...]

Convention Of States – What should you remember when drafting a constitutional amendment

Convention Of States – What should you remember when drafting a constitutional amendment

Convention of States- What should you remember when drafting a constitutional amendment? Professor Natelson is a leading authority on a Convention of States. By Professor Rob Natelson Via i2i.org- Last month, Citizens for Self Governance sponsored a simulated convention for proposing amendments in Williamsburg, Virginia. I was an adviser for the project, and just before the initial meeting I spoke to the assembled commissioners. My purpose was to provide them with some last-minute tips on drafting proposed constitutional amendments. Several people have asked me to post my remarks on … [Read more...]

Louisiana- State Number 8 Convention of States

Louisiana- State Number 8 Convention of States

By Taryn O'Neill Via Legal Insurrection- Last week, Louisiana passed a resolution calling for a Convention of States as described in Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution passed on May 25 with a vote of 62-36, making Louisiana the eighth state to call for a meeting of the states for the purpose of proposing constitutional amendments addressing abuses by the U.S. Federal Government. Other states that have called a Convention of States for the same purposes are Florida, Georgia, Alaska, Alabama, Tennessee, Indiana, and Oklahoma. Increased national interest in a Convention of … [Read more...]