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Stopping a Dangerous Article V Convention

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  • 1.11.2019

Common Cause Background Memo: U.S. Constitution Threatened as Article V Convention Movement Nears Success

Read Common Cause’s updated issue background memo on the threat of an Article V convention.

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Fear of rogue convention deters Kansas Senate from aiding crusade to alter U.S. Constitution

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