Convention of States Action

Welcome to Williamsburg from Patrick Henry and James Madison

Published in Blog on July 17, 2017 by Convention Of States Project

Let Patrick Henry and James Madison explain why we chose Williamsburg as the site of the Simulated Convention.

50 Patriots Who Would Have Signed the Petition: James & Dolly Madison

Published in Blog on July 26, 2021 by Maria Moungelis Bedard

Despite his shortness in stature, President Madison towered above many in his love of country and liberty. His wife, Dolly, matched his commitment to our newly founded nation.<br/>James Madison authored Article V. He would have absolutely supported a 21st century Convention of States and his wife Dolly would be proudly standing by his ...

James Madison v. Article V - The debate about nullification

Published in Blog on August 20, 2024 by Jakob Fay

Madison believed the states should remain vigilant against federal overreach. But how?

Mark your calendars: Michael Farris to speak at James Madison University

Published in Blog on July 17, 2017 by Convention Of States Project

You'll want to mark your calendars for this event.

James Madison's letter to Edward Everett about Article V Convention of States

Published in Blog on December 22, 2016 by Robert J Menges

Ben Shapiro: "James Madison and the Founders weren't afraid of a runaway convention"

Published in Blog on September 06, 2018 by Article V Patriot

They knew what they were doing when they included Article V.

James Madison just walked into the room. What would he say about DC?

Published in Blog on July 17, 2017 by Convention Of States Project

Prof. Rob Natelson has a few ideas.

COS Simulated Convention Offers Border Solution

Published in Blog on February 08, 2024 by Stanley E Gilewicz

James Madison pondered what extent of federal government usurpation of States’ rights would trigger the States to band together in opposition. If Mr. Madison were alive today he might get an answer to his musings.

Why the Founders Failed to Include Term Limits

Published in Blog on July 08, 2021 by William Wilson

Thomas Jefferson was apprehensive about abandoning the principle of rotation, fearing it would lead to abuses of power. In a December 20, 1787, letter to James Madison, Jefferson commented on his objections to the proposed 1787 Constitution.

Needed: Americans with the courage of the Founders

Published in Blog on July 17, 2017 by Rita Peters

Are there any modern-day George Washingtons, James Madisons, or Benjamin Franklins?

Proposed Amendments to Realign Federal Power with Founding Principles

Published in Blog on September 01, 2024 by Peter Angelo Serefine

James Madison emphasized that the federal government was to have only those powers specifically delegated to it, with all other powers reserved to the states or the people.

Constitutional Attorney Responds to Convention of States Controversy

Published in Blog on October 03, 2022 by John Campbell

In a nutshell, Mrs. Peters' take on the Article V Convention of States option would be approved by George Mason and James Madison.

The clock is ticking

Published in Blog on February 04, 2021 by Tracy Schuster

“Where an excess of power prevails, property of no sort is duly respected. No man is safe in his opinions, his person, his faculties or his possessions.” ―James Madison