Topic: Constitutional Convention

Planning for a Convention of the States for Proposing Constitutional Amendments October 26, 2015 Rob Natelson Because a convention seems increasingly likely, some state lawmakers have been engaged in advance planning, which is very wise. But not all suggestions are wise.
Failure to Call Amendments Conventions Helps Explain Modern Federal Overreaching August 18, 2014 Rob Natelson Neglect of the Article V convention procedure has caused incalculable damage to the constitutional system.
The Final Constitutional Option February 9, 2014 Robert Berry Having been dormant for centuries, a potent section in the U.S. Constitution is now in the minds and on the lips of a new generation of reformers who are determined to keep the nation out of an abyss.
Bring On the Elephants August 31, 2013 Richard F. Miniter 'If you're going to turn our country into a circus, then you shouldn't complain about elephants.'
Enacting the Liberty Amendments August 31, 2013 James W. Lucas Instead of promoting a convention which would be unlikely to occur, conservatives should promote enactment of an "amendment amendment" which would permit the States to directly amend the Constitution.
The Myth of a Runaway Amendments Convention August 29, 2013 Rob Natelson Unnecessary alarms have been raised by even some of the leading lights of conservatism based on an incomplete reading of history and judicial case law.