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Calvin Coolidge and the “Duties of Citizenship”
The first radio president reminded Americans of their responsibilities on the eve of an election.
The Constitution gives the states another way
It's almost as if the Founding Fathers of the United States of America had a crystal ball in front of them in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787.
Herbert Hoover’s defense of self-government
History has largely condemned Herbert Hoover as a failure, yet a 1928 address demonstrates that he had a firm grasp of the limited government envisioned by the Founders.
The Six Core Values That Define Our Mission
Convention of States Foundation (COSF) is committed to restoring self-governance in America by building constitutional knowledge, enhancing moral virtue, and teaching civic leadership.
Mark Meckler: Cheerfully
The people telling you it’s hopeless are giving you permission to quit. Don’t take it.
Washington will not limit itself
The Founders gave us the ultimate check on the expansive and powerful federal government.
Constitution Day is almost here
Across America, volunteers are making plans for a Constitution Day unlike any other.
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A Panel Discussion on Article V
Excerpts from the American Enterprise Institute’s Panel Discussion on Article V with Panelist Antonin Scalia.
September 10, 2024

Article V: Responses to Objections
Our leading experts respond to some of the most common objections we’ve heard about an Article V Convention.
August 1, 2024

Lessons from the Simulated Article V Convention
This historic event, hosted by Convention of States Foundation, laid important groundwork for an actual Article V convention.
August 7, 2023

‘We’re fighting for the original principles’: Inside 2023’s historic Simulated Article V Convention
For over a decade, Convention of States Foundation has worked tirelessly to advance the Founders’ vision for liberty in America.
August 3, 2023