Convention of States grassroots supporters are turning out in droves to champion Article V as COS takes state legislatures across America by storm. To stay in the know about our relentless legislative efforts and advocacy, tune in weekly to COS NOW, a video recap highlighting the most significant COS-related news of the week. Alternatively, catch up on these updates right here on the COS blog.
1. Congressman endorses COS, slams 'bloated' federal government
U.S. Representative Russell Fry from South Carolina has officially endorsed Convention of States after previously assisting the grassroots movement during his tenure as a state legislator.
“I write today to express my full support for the Convention of States project,” the congressman stated.
2. Tim Pool debates guest about COS
“Congress is not going to do this,” blazoned popular podcaster Tim Pool on a recent episode of Timcast IRL, in which he described how an Article V convention could be used to fix Congress. “The states would have to force Congress….”
Watch the full segment below:
3. Sen. Santorum advocates for COS at town hall and in op-ed
Convention of States Senior Advisor Rick Santorum and Montana State Senator Tom McGillvray sounded the alarm at an event in Montana about why the country needs to call an Article V convention to address its federal debt. In a must-read op-ed, Sen. Santorum walked readers through the history behind the convention and how it would work.
“Washington, DC, will never voluntarily relinquish its own power, no matter who is elected,” he wrote. “The only rational conclusion is this: unless some political force outside of Washington, DC, intervenes, the federal government will continue to bankrupt this nation, usurp the legitimate authority of the states, and destroy the liberty of the people.”
4. The legislative week ahead
Two and a half months deep into 2024, the momentum of grassroots efforts in support of COS still shows no signs of waning. In Louisiana, the grassroots team left an indelible mark on the state capital where legislators signed their petition. Also, the Maryland team released a compelling video documenting their advocacy for COS at the statehouse in Annapolis.
5. Step aside, Academy Awards. Introducing The Wingies.
Fortunately, for those of us who couldn’t stomach a fourth Jimmy Kimmel-hosted Oscars (and especially for those of us who couldn’t stomach the first one, either), there’s a new award show on the block.
Enter The Wingies.
Watch this parody award show — featuring Mark Meckler, Rita Peters, and a special guest — here.
All this and more is highlighted on the most recent episode of COS NOW, available below. Ensure you don't miss a single moment of the action by staying tuned to COS NOW!
