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Stopping a Dangerous Article V Convention

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  • 8.22.2012

RNC 2012 Resolution Opposing An Article V Convention

In 2012, the Republican National Committee (RNC) Committee on Resolutions adopted a resolution against an Article V constitutional convention.

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Breaking: New Polling Shows Majority of Republican Voters Oppose Changing Constitution through an Article V Constitutional Convention

A new national poll done by J. Wallin Opinion Research revealed a majority (59.2%) of Republican voters oppose changing the U.S. Constitution by calling an Article V Constitutional Convention. Further evidence in the poll shows the reluctance of Republican voters to take drastic steps to alter this foundational document.  Protecting and preserving the rights guaranteed […]

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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. […]

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Idaho House rejects bids to apply to amend U.S. Constitution through convention of states

Idaho House rejects bids to apply to amend U.S. Constitution through convention of statesSupporters say the move is needed to rein in massive federal debt, critics say the method is uncontrollable BY: KYLE PFANNENSTIEL – MARCH 12, 2025 2:54 PM The Idaho House on Wednesday rejected a resolution that would’ve called for a never-before-used method […]

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Now is Not the Time to Rewrite the U.S. Constitution

Guest commentary by Justin Pidot, professor of law and the co-director of the Environmental Law Program at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law   In this politically fractured time, some state legislatures have called for a convention to rewrite the U.S. Constitution. Article V of the Constitution provides for such a process, […]

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Legislators in West Virginia Have a Fight on Their Hands

Some lawmakers in West Virginia are, like many other state legislators across the country, fighting against the dangerous call their state has made for an Article V constitutional convention.   This call for a constitutional convention, or Convention of States, is a well-funded campaign led by Tea Party Patriots co-founder Mark Meckler, Texas mega donor Tim Dunn, […]

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Rewriting America: The Constitution under siege

Rewriting America: The Constitution under siege May 21, 2025 By Tom Hodson Rewriting America: The Constitution under siege Inside the stealth movement to call a national convention that could upend the Bill of Rights, expand presidential power, and turn Project 2025 into law. This commentary was originally published by the Athens County Independent. The original […]

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New Hampshire’s upcoming vote to rescind calls for a constitutional convention affects us all

This legislative season in New Hampshire has been busy when it comes to the dangerous push for an Article V constitutional convention. HCR 6 and the call for a constitutional convention was handily defeated in a bipartisan manner with a vote of 318-27.  While this was a great win for New Hampshire because it did not add any new calls to their roster, they still have existing applications for a convention […]

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Exposed: The Balanced Budget Amendment Convention Campaign

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, wealthy special interest groups convinced dozens of state legislatures to pass resolutions or “calls” for an Article V convention to propose a balanced budget amendment (BBA). At one point, BBA advocates were just a few states short of reaching the constitutionally required 34 state required to call a convention. However, […]

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