WATCH: COS Goes to Court

On this week’s episode of COS Now, we highlight Citizens For Self-Governance’s involvement in the recent Supreme Court case regarding transgender surgeries, the 2025 COS Awards show, a new docuseries premiere, and more.

1. Michael Farris, Steve Deace BLAST ‘transgender care’

Convention of States (COS) Co-Founder Michael Farris appeared on Steve Deace’s show on Tuesday to discuss the recent Supreme Court case United States v. Skrmetti.

Farris explained why he supports Tennessee’s right to ban gender reassignment surgeries for minors.

Watch here.

2. New COS supporter nominated to Trump administration

Congressman Dan Bishop of North Carolina has been appointed to become deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget. Bishop voted in favor of the COS resolution in 2017 while a member of the North Carolina Senate.

Read more here.

3. Shining Stars: The outstanding COS State Team and Volunteer for 2024

Massachusetts and Illinois Grassroots Coordinator Barry Newman were named COS State Team of the Year and Volunteer of the Year respectively during the sixth annual Grassroots Awards ceremony held on the evening of December 10.

The ceremony can be seen here.

4. “The Story of...West Virginia” is compelling, inspiring

As series premieres go, it would be difficult to top the debut of "The Story of..." series written and produced by COS national staff writer Jakob Fay. 

"The Story of...West Virginia" aired on December 12. In merely a shade over nine minutes, Jake explained the COS grassroots effort and the Article V process, provided appropriate context, and how the work of the grassroots truly pays off.

Don’t miss the new episode here.

5. The 12 Days of Activism

Want to stay active and engaged in the fight for liberty during the month of December? Take part in The 12 Days of Activism! 

COSA Director of Grassroots Jason Girard and the team have devised 12 fun and simple activities that will not only keep you involved, but promote COS and the effort to call an Article V convention.

Get involved here.

Watch the full episode of COS NOW below for more!