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No Created: 2021-02-05 13:19:34 Updated: 2025-01-22 10:13:29 Published: 2020-12-31 03:00:00 Converted: 2025-04-14T20:25:45.273394772 ---- For press inquiries, please fill out the form below. #|EMAIL_INFO_FORM{First Name*;Last Name*;Title*;Email*;Phone*;Media Outlet*;Social Media links*;Note*;send_to:comms@cosaction.com;button_text:SUBMIT}|# **PRESS RELEASES** [[https://conventionofstates.com/south-dakota-senate-passes-convention-of-states-application|South Dakota Senate Passes Convention of States Application]]\\ January 21, 2024\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/south-dakota-senate-passes-convention-of-states-application|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/national-polling-shows-massive-support-for-limiting-federal-power-and-an-article-v-convention|National polling shows massive support for limiting federal power and an Article V convention]]\\ October 8, 2024\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/national-polling-shows-massive-support-for-limiting-federal-power-and-an-article-v-convention|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/nevada-lieutenant-governor-stavros-anthony-endorses-convention-of-states|Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony Endorses Convention of States]]\\ September 25, 2024 \\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/nevada-lieutenant-governor-stavros-anthony-endorses-convention-of-states|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/convention-of-states-encounters-monumental-public-support-at-iowa-state-fair-2|Convention of States Encounters Monumental Public Support at Iowa State Fair]]\\ August 20, 2024\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/convention-of-states-encounters-monumental-public-support-at-iowa-state-fair-2|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/congressman-pat-fallon-endorses-convention-of-states|Congressman Pat Fallon endorses Convention of States]]\\ August 6, 2024\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/congressman-pat-fallon-endorses-convention-of-states|Read More]]\\ ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/trump-announces-cos-supporter-j-d-vance-as-vp|Trump announces COS supporter J.D. Vance as VP]]\\ July 15, 2024\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/trump-announces-cos-supporter-j-d-vance-as-vp|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/ohioans-overwhelmingly-support-convention-of-states-to-address-national-concerns-according-to-recent-poll|Ohioans Overwhelmingly Support Convention of States to Address National Concerns, According to Recent Poll]]\\ June 13, 2024\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/ohioans-overwhelmingly-support-convention-of-states-to-address-national-concerns-according-to-recent-poll|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/yvette-herrell-endorses-convention-of-states|Yvette Herrell Endorses Convention of States]]\\ May 2, 2024\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/yvette-herrell-endorses-convention-of-states|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/victory-pennsylvania-senate-committee-passes-cos-resolution|VICTORY: Pennsylvania Senate Committee PASSES COS Resolution]]\\ April 30, 2024\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/victory-pennsylvania-senate-committee-passes-cos-resolution|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/mark-meckler-and-rick-green-embark-on-tour-to-champion-courage-over-status-quo-in-the-wild-west|Mark Meckler and Rick Green embark on tour to champion courage over status quo in the Wild West]]\\ April 18, 2024\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/mark-meckler-and-rick-green-embark-on-tour-to-champion-courage-over-status-quo-in-the-wild-west|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/colorado-mark-meckler-bring-cos-to-the-wild-west|Colorado, Mark Meckler bring COS to the Wild West]]\\ April 15, 2024\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/colorado-mark-meckler-bring-cos-to-the-wild-west|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/all-eyes-on-pennsylvania-as-convention-of-states-grassroots-prepare-for-capitol-surge-day-event|All Eyes on Pennsylvania as Convention of States Grassroots Prepare for Capitol Surge Day Event]]\\ April 9, 2024\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/all-eyes-on-pennsylvania-as-convention-of-states-grassroots-prepare-for-capitol-surge-day-event|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/convention-of-states-celebrates-overwhelming-bipartisan-support-for-article-v-in-pennsylvania|Pennsylvanians Unite: Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Convention of States]]\\ January 25, 2024\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/convention-of-states-celebrates-overwhelming-bipartisan-support-for-article-v-in-pennsylvania|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/the-heritage-foundation-president-kevin-roberts-endorses-convention-of-states-to-rein-in-federal-government|The Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts Endorses Convention of States to Rein in Federal Government]]\\ November 1, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/the-heritage-foundation-president-kevin-roberts-endorses-convention-of-states-to-rein-in-federal-government|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/oklahoma-congressman-josh-brecheen-endorses-convention-of-states|Oklahoma Congressman Josh Brecheen Endorses Convention of States]]\\ October 4, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/oklahoma-congressman-josh-brecheen-endorses-convention-of-states|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/second-simulated-article-v-convention-yields-six-amendment-proposals|Second Simulated Article V Convention Yields Six Amendment Proposals]]\\ August 25, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/second-simulated-article-v-convention-yields-six-amendment-proposals|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/missouri-congressman-eric-burlison-endorses-convention-of-states|Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison Endorses Convention of States]]\\ August 24, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/missouri-congressman-eric-burlison-endorses-convention-of-states|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/convention-of-states-foundation-to-host-historic-simulated-article-v-convention-in-colonial-williamsburg|CONVENTION OF STATES FOUNDATION TO HOST HISTORIC SIMULATED ARTICLE V CONVENTION  IN COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG   ]]\\ July 17, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/convention-of-states-foundation-to-host-historic-simulated-article-v-convention-in-colonial-williamsburg|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/nearly-3-4-of-voters-believe-america-in-a-state-of-economic-and-cultural-decline|Nearly 3/4 of Voters Believe America in a State of Economic and Cultural Decline]]\\ June 29, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/nearly-3-4-of-voters-believe-america-in-a-state-of-economic-and-cultural-decline|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/80-percent-of-voters-identify-human-trafficking-as-a-major-problem-in-the-u-s|80 Percent of Voters Identify Human Trafficking as a Major Problem in the U.S.]]\\ June 28, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/80-percent-of-voters-identify-human-trafficking-as-a-major-problem-in-the-u-s|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/corporate-pride-month-posturing-unpopular-with-american-public-62-percent-say-businesses-should-be-neutral-on-pride-month-in-wake-of-bud-light-and-target-controversies|Corporate Pride Month Posturing Unpopular with American Public]]\\ June 26, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/corporate-pride-month-posturing-unpopular-with-american-public-62-percent-say-businesses-should-be-neutral-on-pride-month-in-wake-of-bud-light-and-target-controversies|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/less-than-1-3-of-voters-support-ronna-mcdaniel-s-plan-for-republican-presidential-primary-debates|Less Than 1/3 of Voters Support Ronna McDaniel’s Plan for Republican Presidential Primary Debates]]\\ June 26, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/less-than-1-3-of-voters-support-ronna-mcdaniel-s-plan-for-republican-presidential-primary-debates|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/64-percent-of-voters-say-biden-too-old-for-2nd-term-in-white-house|64 Percent of Voters Say Biden Too Old for 2nd Term in White House - Majority want Biden to debate RFK Jr\\ ]]June 19, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/64-percent-of-voters-say-biden-too-old-for-2nd-term-in-white-house|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/majority-of-american-voters-believe-biden-family-engaged-in-pay-to-play-with-foreign-leaders|Majority of American Voters Believe Biden Family Engaged in Pay to Play with Foreign Leaders]]\\ June 14, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/majority-of-american-voters-believe-biden-family-engaged-in-pay-to-play-with-foreign-leaders|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/cos-action-president-mark-meckler-responds-to-gov-gavin-newsom-s-call-for-article-5-convention-to-add-gun-control-amendment-to-constitution|COS Action President Mark Meckler Responds to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Call for Article 5 Convention to Add Gun Control Amendment to Constitution]]\\ June 9, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/cos-action-president-mark-meckler-responds-to-gov-gavin-newsom-s-call-for-article-5-convention-to-add-gun-control-amendment-to-constitution|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/dissatisfaction-with-president-biden-and-d-c-insiders-driving-support-for-robert-kennedy-jr-s-bid-for-2024-democratic-presidential-nomination|Dissatisfaction with President Biden and D.C. Insiders Driving Support for Robert Kennedy Jr.’s Bid for 2024 Democratic Presidential Nomination]]\\ June 6, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/dissatisfaction-with-president-biden-and-d-c-insiders-driving-support-for-robert-kennedy-jr-s-bid-for-2024-democratic-presidential-nomination|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/strong-majority-of-faith-voters-want-2024-presidential-candidates-to-prioritize-religious-freedom-candidates-to-express-faith|Strong Majority of Faith Voters Want 2024 Presidential Candidates to Prioritize Religious Freedom, Candidates to Express Faith]]\\ May 19, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/strong-majority-of-faith-voters-want-2024-presidential-candidates-to-prioritize-religious-freedom-candidates-to-express-faith|Read More]]\\ ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/84-of-faith-voters-support-a-strong-relationship-between-america-and-israel|84% of Faith Voters Support a Strong Relationship Between America and Israel]]\\ May 19, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/84-of-faith-voters-support-a-strong-relationship-between-america-and-israel|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/vastmajorityofamericanvoterssayalternativenewsmediaandpodcastsvitaltokeepingpublicinformed|Vast Majority of American Voters Say Alternative News Media and Podcasts Vital to Keeping Public Informed]]\\ May 19, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/vastmajorityofamericanvoterssayalternativenewsmediaandpodcastsvitaltokeepingpublicinformed|Read More]]\\ ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/strong-majority-of-faith-voters-believe-christians-should-hold-firm-in-their-traditional-beliefs|Strong Majority of Faith Voters Believe Christians Should Hold Firm in Their Traditional Beliefs]]\\ May 19, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/strong-majority-of-faith-voters-believe-christians-should-hold-firm-in-their-traditional-beliefs|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/60-percent-majority-opposed-to-raising-debt-ceiling-without-spending-cuts|60 Percent Majority Opposed to Raising Debt Ceiling Without Spending Cuts]]\\ May 16, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/60-percent-majority-opposed-to-raising-debt-ceiling-without-spending-cuts|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/nearly-90-percent-concerned-about-dangerous-drugs-flooding-across-southern-border|Nearly 90 Percent Concerned About Dangerous Drugs Flooding Across Southern Border]]\\ May 2, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/nearly-90-percent-concerned-about-dangerous-drugs-flooding-across-southern-border|Read More]]\\ ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/as-trump-era-immigration-rule-expires-next-month-voters-pick-human-trafficking-as-worst-outcome-of-failure-to-secure-southern-border|As Trump Era Immigration Rule Expires Next Month, Voters Pick Human Trafficking as Worst Outcome of Failure to Secure Southern Border]]\\ April 24, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/as-trump-era-immigration-rule-expires-next-month-voters-pick-human-trafficking-as-worst-outcome-of-failure-to-secure-southern-border|Read More]]\\ ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/87-hold-feds-responsible-for-southern-border-crisis-but-nearly-70-believe-washington-won-t-fix-it|87% Hold Feds Responsible for Southern Border Crisis but Nearly 70% Believe Washington Won’t Fix It]]\\ April 20, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/87-hold-feds-responsible-for-southern-border-crisis-but-nearly-70-believe-washington-won-t-fix-it|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/nearly-80-percent-of-american-voters-support-boycotting-chinese-made-products-in-response-to-aggressive-behavior-of-chinese-communist-party|Nearly 80 Percent of American Voters Support Boycotting Chinese-Made Products in Response to Aggressive Behavior of Chinese Communist Party]]\\ March 30, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/nearly-80-percent-of-american-voters-support-boycotting-chinese-made-products-in-response-to-aggressive-behavior-of-chinese-communist-party|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/michael-farris-co-founder-of-convention-of-states-returns-as-senior-advisor|Michael Farris, co-founder of Convention of States, returns as Senior Advisor]]\\ Mark 27, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/michael-farris-co-founder-of-convention-of-states-returns-as-senior-advisor|Read More]]\\ ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/nearly-3-4-of-voters-believe-trump-arrest-won-t-affect-or-could-even-help-2024-bid|Nearly 3/4 of Voters Believe Trump Arrest Won’t Affect or Could Even Help 2024 Bid]]\\ March 27, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/nearly-3-4-of-voters-believe-trump-arrest-won-t-affect-or-could-even-help-2024-bid|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/poll-61-of-voters-believe-any-gop-presidential-candidate-would-be-more-effective-in-handling-growing-china-threat-than-president-biden|Poll: 61% of Voters Believe Any GOP Presidential Candidate Would be More Effective in Handling Growing China Threat Than President Biden]]\\ March 9, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/poll-61-of-voters-believe-any-gop-presidential-candidate-would-be-more-effective-in-handling-growing-china-threat-than-president-biden|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/plurality-of-voters-believe-world-war-iii-is-imminent|Plurality of Voters Believe World War III is Imminent]]\\ March 8, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/plurality-of-voters-believe-world-war-iii-is-imminent|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/poll-58-percent-of-voters-want-president-biden-to-be-more-aggressive-in-leading-global-efforts-to-contain-china|Poll: 58 Percent of Voters Want President Biden to be More Aggressive in Leading Global Efforts to Contain China  ]]\\ March 6, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/poll-58-percent-of-voters-want-president-biden-to-be-more-aggressive-in-leading-global-efforts-to-contain-china|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/poll-nearly-75-of-voters-want-federal-and-state-governments-to-cut-business-and-investment-ties-with-chinese-companies|Poll: Nearly 75% of Voters Want Federal and State Governments to Cut Business and Investment Ties with Chinese Companies]]\\ March 1, 2023\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/poll-nearly-75-of-voters-want-federal-and-state-governments-to-cut-business-and-investment-ties-with-chinese-companies|Read More]] ---- [[https://conventionofstates.com/additional-press-releases|**SEE MORE RELEASES**]]   **MARK MECKLER**\\ President, Convention of States [[https://conventionofstates.com/files/mark-meckler-2025/download|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/93029/93029_original.jpg?400x302}}]] [[https://conventionofstates.com/files/mark-meckler-convention-of-states/download|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/35430/35430_original.png?}}]] It is no exaggeration to say that Mark Meckler is the nation’s most successful grassroots activist.\\ \\ He co-founded the Tea Party Patriots, whose 23 million volunteers organized and executed one of the most dramatic swings of congressional power in U.S. history.\\ \\ Now, as co-founder and president of Convention of States Action (COSA), Mark’s inspirational and positive leadership style has motivated over 5 million people nationwide to join the volunteer grassroots army committed to calling a limited-purpose Article V convention to discuss and propose amendments that will restore liberty and proper constitutional balance to our political structure.  Mark was a practicing business, real estate, and internet privacy attorney and entrepreneur for two decades before reluctantly becoming involved in politics. But once involved he has been a fully committed freedom fighter.\\ In 20123, Mark co-founded Convention of States COSA with constitutional attorney Michael Farris in order to pursue a peaceful, constitutional, nonpartisan solution to wrest ever-increasing centralized power from career politicians and bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., and return it to the sovereign citizens of our representative republic. \\ Decentralization is a passion for Mark, who has long believed that federal regulation of, and intervention in, communication networks, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies is illustrative of the federal government’s intention to strengthen its grip on the people and blunt economic freedom.  \\ In addition to his leadership of COSA, Mark served as interim CEO of Parler in 2021 amid a deplatforming effort of the social media network by Amazon and others in an attempt to silence free speech. His work led to the reconstruction of Parler’s technology, free from the censorship efforts of technology titans. \\ Mark has been married to his wife, Patty, for over 30 years, and they share two grown children and one granddaughter. They reside in central Texas. \\ \\ \\ **MICHAEL FARRIS**\\ Senior Advisor, Convention of States {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/62814/62814_original.jpg?400x435}} [[https://conventionofstates.com/files/michael-farris|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/35430/35430_original.png?}}]] Michael Farris is a Senior Advisor to Convention of States and co-founded the organization with Mark Meckler. He is largely known for his work in constitutional appellate litigation, religious freedom, and homeschool advocacy. After years of success in the COS movement, God called Mike back to defending religious freedom, human life, and the family. Mike left Convention of States in 2017 to serve as the President, CEO and General Counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, the world’s premiere defender of religious liberty. \\ Mike was the founding president of both the Home School Legal Defense Association and Patrick Henry College. He has argued before the appellate courts of 13 states, eight federal circuit courts of appeals, and twice before the Supreme Court of the United States.\\ \\ Following five years of dedicated work with ADF, Mike returned to Convention of States to help push the Article V solution over the finish line. With his dignified commitment to liberty and preserving the fundamental rights of the Constitution, he joined the COS team again in 2023.\\ \\ Mike and his wife Vickie have 10 children and many grandchildren.\\   **SENATOR RICK SANTORUM \\ **Senior Advisor, Convention of States {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/58446/58446_original.jpeg?380x449}} [[https://conventionofstates.com/files/senator-rick-santorum|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/35430/35430_original.png?}}]] Rick Santorum is Senior Advisor for Convention of States. Sen. Santorum was a candidate for the Republican nomination for President in 2012 and 2016 – winning the 2012 Iowa caucuses, 10 additional states and nearly 4 million votes. Prior to his campaigns for president, Rick served two terms in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, where he gained a reputation as one of the nation’s leading government reformers, pro-life advocates, and national security experts. \\ \\ Rick Santorum is the author of the 2005 New York Times bestseller It Takes a Family, American Patriots: Answering the Call to Freedom, and Blue Collar Conservatives: Recommitting to an America that Works. Rick and his wife Karen are also the co-authors of Bella’s Gift that chronicles the inspiring story of life with the Santorums’ special-needs youngest child. Bella’s miraculous life has only strengthened Rick and Karen’s belief in the dignity of each and every life. Rick and Karen are the parents of seven children including Bella: Elizabeth, John, Daniel, Sarah Maria, Peter, and Patrick.         **DR. JEFFERY BARKE**\\ Chief Medical Advisor, Convention of States {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/51434/51434_original.jpeg?400x383}} [[https://conventionofstates.com/files/dr-jeffery-barke/download|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/35430/35430_original.png?}}]] Dr. Jeffrey Barke is the Chief Medical Advisor to Convention of States and founding member of America's Frontline Doctors. He is the author of //COVID-19, A Physician's Take on the Exaggerated Fear of Corona Virus.// He is a board certified primary care physician in private practice for over 25 years, served as an Associate Clinical Professor at U.C. Irvine, and as a board member of the Orange County Medical Association. Dr. Barke was recently commissioned as an officer in the US Army Reserve Medical Corps and is also a reserve deputy and a tactical physician for a local law enforcement SWAT team. Dr. Barke served as an elected school board member for the Los Alamitos Unified School District for 12 years and is the co-founder and current school board chair of a free public charter school in Orange, CA called Orange County Classical Academy that uses Hillsdale College’s curriculum. **ABOUT CONVENTION OF STATES** The Convention of States organization boasts a grassroots network of over 5 million supporters and volunteers, representing every state legislative district in the nation. Its mission is to restore a culture of self-governance in America and to curtail federal overreach. COSA’s primary focus in accomplishing this mission is using a limited Article V Convention to propose constitutional amendments that impose limitations on the size and scope of the federal government, including a balanced budget requirement and term limits for federal officials.  Prominent endorsers include Mark Levin, Ben Shapiro, Dave Rubin, Senator Rand Paul, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sean Hannity, Senator Ben Sasse, Dr. James Dobson, Pete Hegseth, and Gov. Mike Huckabee.