fbpx

Stopping a Dangerous Article V Convention

The only way to defend our values against this threat is if ordinary people like us step up to make a difference. Join the fight today.

Take Action
  • 2.13.2015

ACLU: Calls For a Constitutional Convention Heating Up in the States

ACLU examines the push for a new constitutional convention and why the organization opposes it.

Related News

The Legislature’s con-con con job | Editorial

The Legislature’s con-con con job | Editorial By SUN SENTINEL EDITORIAL BOARD | Sun Sentinel PUBLISHED: January 4, 2024 at 11:59 a.m. | UPDATED: January 4, 2024 at 12:05 p.m. The 2024 Florida legislative session kicks into gear Tuesday, and the opening day’s agenda tells you all you need to know about what deserves immediate […]

Read More >

Turning to a Convention of States in Times of National Crisis is Not the Answer

Turning to a Convention of States in Times of National Crisis is Not the Answer By Dorothy Moon, IDGOP Chairwoman January 4, 2023 Our country is in a rough place right now, perhaps the worst since the Civil War. Spending is out of control, our southern border is wide open, and Congress seems to be […]

Read More >

Scholars Invite Mark Meckler to Debate a Constitutional Convention

A public debate is slated for Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 5 pm MST in the Lincoln Room of the Idaho Legislature. This forum will offer both sides the opportunity to discuss the merits of the proposed Article V Constitutional Convention, or Convention of States, now being pushed through legislatures across the country.   A constitutional convention could put all our rights […]

Read More >

‘Convention of States’ a dangerous, untested effort to rewrite our Constitution | Opinion

‘Convention of States’ a dangerous, untested effort to rewrite our Constitution | Opinion At a time when extreme gerrymandering has created unprecedented polarization and big money buys access and influence, a potentially destabilizing constitutional convention is the last thing we need Mia Lewis Opinion contributor I read Dan Sewell’s July 14 column on the Convention […]

Read More >

Call for a Constitutional Convention Veils Anti-Constitutionalism and Portends Political Chaos

Call for a Constitutional Convention Veils Anti-Constitutionalism and Portends Political Chaos The Fulcrum By Pat Merloe Apr 18, 2025 One action or law that violates the letter or established interpretation of the Constitution may simply be unconstitutional, but a series of brazen actions, unlicensed assertions of power that trespass on constitutional text and legal precedent, […]

Read More >

Save the Constitution. GOP and Dem legislators agree: Don’t be conned by the Con-Con | Opinion

BY REP. ILANA RUBEL AND REP. JUDY BOYLE FEBRUARY 18, 2024 “Washington at Constitutional Convention of 1787, signing of U.S. Constitution” by Junius Brutus Stearns Public Domain We are of different political parties and often disagree, but are allied in our fierce devotion to America’s Constitution. It is now under serious threat from well-meaning people […]

Read More >

New Polling Shows Americans Oppose Changing Constitution Through Convention

Americans across the political spectrum believe our constitutional rights must be protected and oppose calling a new constitutional convention to change the Constitution, according to new polling conducted last month. Research by J. Wallin Opinion Research concludes that after the tumultuous year marked by a national election, civil rights demonstrations, and a historic health pandemic, […]

Read More >

Article V Proponent Mark Meckler Takes Over as Right-Wing Media CEO

Americans deserve a free and fair democracy that is brought to them through factual information and trusted leadership. However, with the re-emergence of Parler under the direction of a known right-wing extremist figure that is actively working to dismantle those very rights, only further proves that the site is not intended to engage in dialogue. […]

Read More >

Stay Connected

We need your help before it's too late. Join our mailing list to receive important updates and help us mobilize.

Defend Our Constitution Logo