Convention of States – Details, episodes & analysis

With Mark Meckler on the road this weekend, enjoy this recent speech from his co-founder Michael Farris at an event outside the New Jersey capitol. In addition to serving as COS Action's Senior Advisor, Farris is a constitutional attorney who has won cases at the Supreme Court level.

In this month's episode, Mike Ruthenberg interviews COS Texas volunteer John van Compernolle. We will discuss his start with Convention of States, his book on Article V, as well as his participation in passing the clean COS Resolution in Texas.  We will discuss the life circumstances that could have derailed John but didn't. Mike is the Executive Grassroots Officer for Convention of States.

Book Link: Article V Unleashed by John van Compernolle

Take Action

BREAKING NEWS: On May 8, 2025, the Texas Senate debated and voted on a clean Convention of States resolution with no expiration date. This would be for final passage, as the Texas House had already approved the measure (HJR 98). After Texas plants its flag for liberty, Senior Vice President Rita Peters and Regional Director Jonathan Viaud react to the exciting news.

Learn More About Convention of States

Convention of States New Hampshire State Director Al Brandano joins host Mike Ruthenberg to discuss the importance of emphasizing the macro "why" of our political activity. This foundational principle is often the key to taking sometimes-volunteers to committed activists. Mike is the Chief Grassroots Officer for Convention of States.

Learn More about Grassroots Groundbreakers

Volunteer with Convention of States

COS University

Convention of States President Mark Meckler shakes up his normal format by interviewing Patrick Klodt, who was on hand to witness the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump. Pat is a volunteer for Convention of States Ohio.

The man behind Ben Franklin Live is also the co-State Director for Convention of States Texas: Darren York.

Learn more about Darren's work.

Watch his electrifying performance on COS at Home. 

COS President Mark Meckler weighs in on the breaking news that Sen. J.D. Vance, a Convention of States supporter, has been named as Trump's pick for Vice President of the United States.

Share the News

Official Press Release

Mark Meckler reacts to the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump and what this shocking event means for the nation.

On May 15 Convention of States Action Senior Advisor Rick Santorum spoke at a rally in front of North Carolina's capitol building. Could North Carolina be state #20 to join the movement?

To help us celebrate Independence Day and the Declaration of Independence, we we are joined by none other than Ben Franklin LIVE! The legendary founder he gives an insider's look at the inception of the American experiment, as well as the crafting of its Constitution which has stood the test of time. As someone who participated in both the writing of the Declaration and the Constitution, he has a unique perspective on the formation of the American republic.

COS at Home

Ben Franklin Live

Behind the Scenes

Intern with COS

Minutemen Mailbag Submissions

Take Action