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Four Podcast Addressing the Runaway Convention Fear

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:11:41 GMT

This podcast combines the following four podcasts:

A Solution as Big as the Problem (Michael Farris, J.D.)
Can We Trust the Constitution: Answering the Runaway Convention Myth (Michael Farris, J.D.)
The Myth of a Runaway Amendments Convention (Robert G. Natelson, Professor of Law, University of Montana)
Five Myths about an Article V Convention (Rita Peters, ESQ.)

Proposed Rules For an Article V Convention

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:12:40 GMT

This is the draft rules for the future Article V Convention, as authored by constitutional scholars Robert G. Natelson and edited by a caucus of 200+ state legislators. A version of these rules were successfully tested at the 2023 and 2016 Simulated Article V Conventions

The Necessary and Proper Clause Does Not Empower Congress to Control an Amendments Convention

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:12:38 GMT

Opponents of an Article V convention seem eager to ascribe more powers to Congress than is supported by law. Learn more by listening to this essay by Robert G. Natelson, Professor Law for the University of Montana. Natelson's work has been cited as high as the Supreme Court level.

The Article V Solution and the Absurdity of Inaction

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:12:13 GMT

Paralyzing fear is the most common rationale among opponents of an Article V convention for proposing amendments. Meanwhile, all levels of the federal government continue to centralize power and infringe on the rights of the people, threatening the sustainability of the American republic. This essay was written by Rita Peters, Esq., who serves as the Vice President for National Legislative Strategy for Convention of States Action.

Five Myths About an Article V Convention

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:12:09 GMT

In this audio essay, Rita Peters, Esq., debunks five common myths about the Article V convention process. Peters serves as the Vice President for National Legislative Strategy for Convention of States Action.

The Myth of a Runaway Amendments Convention

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:11:58 GMT

Fearful speculations about the Article V convention process ignore what scholarly research has revealed. Professor Robert G. Natelson is the Independence Institute’s Senior Fellow in Constitutional Jurisprudence and Head of the Article V Information Center. His work has been cited as high as the Supreme Court level.

How We Learned More About the Constitution's "Convention for Proposing Amendments"

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:11:56 GMT

This essay traces the history of Article V research. Professor Robert G. Natelson is the Independence Institute’s Senior Fellow in Constitutional Jurisprudence and Head of the Article V Information Center. His work has been cited as high as the Supreme Court level.

The Lamp of Experience: Constitutional Amendments Work

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:11:52 GMT

Would amendments proposed by an Article V convention really make a difference? History says, "Yes!" Learn more by listening to this essay by Professor Robert G. Natelson, who is the Independence Institute’s Senior Fellow in Constitutional Jurisprudence and Head of the Article V Information Center. His work has been cited as high as the Supreme Court level.

The Article V Solution: Demystifying a Dusty Tool

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:08:20 GMT

A Solution as Big As the Problem

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:08:17 GMT

Why call an Article V convention of the states, and why now? Michael P. Farris, JD, LLM, shares four major problems that Convention of States Action seeks to address. Farris has argued successfully at the Supreme Court level, helped legalize homeschooling in all 50 states with his Home School Legal Defense Association, served as President for Alliance for Defending Freedom, and taught constitutional law for 17 years at Patrick Henry College. He is the co-founder and Senior Advisor for COS Action.

Can We Trust the Constitution?: Answering the Runaway Convention Myth

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:08:14 GMT

Convention of States co-founder and Senior Advisor Michael Farris debunks the widespread belief that the 1787 convention went beyond the scope of its original call. He proves that the delegates to the Philadelphia Convention acted lawfully to render the government adequate to the exigencies of the union. There is no precedent for an unlawfully conducted interstate convention.

America's Soul Sickness

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:08:07 GMT

Written by Rita Peters, Convention of States Vice President for Legislative Affairs, author, talk show host, and a licensed constitutional attorney who has submitted amicus briefs to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Executive Summary for Convention of States

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:06:24 GMT

The Executive Summary is often distributed to legislators, donors, and grassroots activists. In a condensed format, this document outlines the process for Article V, the Convention of States Action resolution, types of amendments that could be proposed under that resolution, endorsers of COS, and more.