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D.C. is broken, but the Founders gave the people a tool to fix it. Call an Article V Convention of States. Freedom starts here.

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30:15

Overcoming Life's Obstacles Like a Statesman |...

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2025/06/19

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 Take Action

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52:49

Ohio Senate Hears Public Testimony on Convention of...

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2025/06/18

On June 17 the Ohio Senate General Government Committee held a public hearing on COS Action's Article V application for proposing fiscal restraints, limits on federal overreach, and term limits on members of Congress and federal officials. In this episode of COS LIVE, Senior Vice President for Legislative Affairs Rita Peters responds to the opponents, a strange coalition ranging from the fringe-right John Birch Society to the Soros-funded Common Cause and even Alan Keyes. Rita also shares the

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38:17

Sign the Petition | The BattleCry

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2025/06/09

The events of this past week prove--more than ever--we need Convention of States NOW. COS President Mark Meckler comes in hot, all engines blazing to deliver a fiery call to action. What does all this have to do with President Trump vs. Elon Musk? Plus, Mark answers your questions.Sign the Petition Sign the Letter to Trump Sign the Letter to Elon Ask Mark Anything

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01:09:57

Texas VICTORY Roundtable | COS at Home (June 2025)

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2025/06/05

It was no easy feat. On May 8 the Texas legislature eliminated the expiration date for its Convention of States resolution, ensuring the Lone Star State remains at the forefront of the historic Article V movement to unleash liberty in America. Your host Jonathan Viaud interviews the major players who made it possible, including rising star Texas State Representative Cody Vasut, Jose Melendez of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and COS Texas leaders Erika Hatfield and John Van Compernolle.

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27:13

Buy American | The BattleCry

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2025/06/02

In this week's episode the President of Convention of States Mark Meckler shares a great website for buying American-made goods. Mark also reacts to historic polling about President Trump, RFK's war on the medical journal industry, what's really going on with the aid centers in Israel, and whether the Democrats' new plan to stay relevant will work. Ask Mark Anything

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46:31

Countdown to the Celebration | The BattleCry

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2025/05/26

A historic event is on the horizon, and Mark Meckler wants you to prepare yourself. After his weekly call to action, Mark reacts to Sec. of State Marco Rubio's smackdown of a U.S. Senator, the double-assassination of Israelis in DC, and much more. Welcome to The BattleCry.Ask Mark Anything

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02:04:34

Michael Farris Testifies Before Ohio House Committee...

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2025/05/20

On May 20 constitutional attorney and COS co-founder Michael Farris gave a tour de force performance in defense of Article V and the Convention of States movement. The Ohio House Committee on Government Oversight held a proponents-only hearing for COS Action's Article V application (HJR 2), as well as our 34|Ready bill (HB 67). Farris answered questions from the sometimes-combative legislators and provided expert testimony. Several COS Ohio citizen leaders also provided supporting testimony. Rita

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35:02

Mow Your Lawn | The BattleCry

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2025/05/19

Is it too early to talk about 2028? Will Congress ever rein in the judiciary? What are President Trump's top triumphs? Mark Meckler answers those questions and much more on this week's episode of The BattleCry. Plus, he reacts to leaked footage of Congress members sleeping before taking your questions.Ask Mark Anything

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33:52

Run for Office | The BattleCry

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2025/05/12

Mark Meckler is fresh off a trip to the White House to deliver an update on the Article V movement, his weekly call to action, thoughts on AOC 2028, and much more.Ask Mark Anything

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30:06

Texas Senate Votes on Convention of States | COS LIVE

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2025/05/08

BREAKING NEWS: On May 8, 2025, the Texas Senate debated and voted on a clean Convention of States resolution with no expiration date. This would be for final passage, as the Texas House had already approved the measure (HJR 98). After Texas plants its flag for liberty, Senior Vice President Rita Peters and Regional Director Jonathan Viaud react to the exciting news.Learn More About Convention of States

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57:19

COS at Home with Blake Guichet (May 2025)

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2025/05/08

She's the bestselling author of "Confessions of a Crappy Christian," proud southerner, homeschool mom, history nerd, and host of The Speakeasy podcast. "The Girl Named Blake" joins us for a one-of-a-kind conversation!

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37:10

North Carolina House Delivers TWO Victories for...

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2025/05/07

On May 7 the North Carolina House of Representatives debated and voted upon two pieces of legislation supported by Convention of States Action and sponsored by Rep. Dennis Riddell. COSA's Article V application (numbered H 379, setting the topics for constitutional amendments) as well as its 34|Ready bill (numbered HB 214, governing delegates to an Article V convention) received back-to-back favorable votes. Then, Andrew Lusch recaps the action and previews what's next for COS in North Carolina.

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13:48

North Carolina House Judiciary Committee Votes on...

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2025/05/07

On May 6 the North Carolina House Judiciary 1 Committee held a hearing on COS Action's Article V application. Rep. Dennis Riddell provided an opening statement before taking questions from the committee. After the committee takes a vote, Rita Peters and Andrew Lusch react to the results and preview what's next.

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13:56

Texas Update | COS LIVE

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2025/05/05

COS Action's Article V application that just passed the Texas House (HJR 98) was scheduled to have its hearing in the Senate State Affairs Committee Monday morning. However, a legislative rule appears to have rendered such a hearing unnecessary. After Rita Peters interviews Regional Director Jonathan Viaud for a live update, she provides some breaking news regarding the Convention of States legislation in North Carolina.

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27:54

Buy a Tesla? | The BattleCry

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2025/05/05

In this week's episode of The BattleCry, COS President Mark Meckler reacts to the latest craziness from DOGE, discusses which aspects of the American economy are "doom and gloom" or "boom boom boom," and shares the latest updates on the Convention of States movement before getting to your questions.Ask Mark Anything

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26:59

Giving Everything He Has: The Michael Rilee Story |...

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2025/05/02

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.Volunteer with Convention of States COS University

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01:27:11

Ohio House Introduces Convention of States | COS LIVE

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2025/05/02

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

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43:32

Texas Senate Hears Convention of States | COS LIVE

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2025/04/24

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,

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30:52

Get in the Fight | The BattleCry

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2025/04/21

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!Open Letter to Musk Article V Outfitters Ask Mark Anything

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37:59

Mark Meckler interviews Gen Z: What They REALLY Think...

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2025/04/17

Ready for some hope? Convention of States President Mark Meckler interviews a trio of COS interns to share their experiences. Learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program.

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