Title: Constitutional Advocacy with COS Action
Original CoS Document (slug): constitutional-advocacy-with-cos-action
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Created: 2024-08-18 16:27:59
Updated: 2024-09-02 03:00:01
Published: 2024-08-26 00:00:00
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It was 2014 when I first realized that the federal government had crossed a line—a line that compelled me to act. I knew that something had to be done, and the first organization I contacted was the Convention of States (COS) Project. Like many others who felt the encroachment of government power, I signed the petition and expressed my interest in becoming a volunteer. What I didn’t know at the time was that the COS Project was less than a year old.
My first interaction with the organization was promising. I promptly received a phone call, which I believe was from the State Director of Pennsylvania. At that time, there wasn’t a District Captain for my area, but that didn’t stop us from having a lengthy conversation—over an hour, if I recall correctly. I was eager to learn and quickly immersed myself in COS literature, reading and printing everything I could find. Despite this, I never became an active volunteer. I can’t quite remember what happened, but I didn’t pursue further involvement after that initial contact.
However, that conversation wasn’t in vain. It planted a seed that inspired me to take action in another way. I began to dive deeply into the study of the U.S. Constitution. Over the next several years, this newfound passion led me to author four books and host a podcast that eventually became an internet radio show broadcast on three different networks. My journey into constitutional advocacy also included becoming a Patriot Academy Constitution Coach and an instructor for the Institute on the Constitution. I even changed my voter registration to the Constitution Party and attended a national convention for the party.
My commitment to constitutional principles continued to grow. I created an online tool called the Founders’ Constitution, designed to help others learn about the original intent behind the U.S. Constitution. I also began hosting courses on the Constitution on my website and writing weekly articles for Substack. It was one of the subscribers to my Substack who reconnected me with the COS Project, now known as COS Action.
Ten years after my initial interaction with the organization, one of my readers, who had become a District Captain, encouraged me to become a State Content Writer for COS Action.
Over the past decade, my support for an Article V Convention of States has fluctuated. I’ve grappled with doubts, questioning whether such a convention would truly be effective given the government’s ongoing constitutional neglect. However, historical patterns suggest that when the people have come close to calling for an Article V Convention, the federal government has often made concessions or acquiesced to public demands. This has solidified my belief that COS Action is a valuable tool—one of the instruments we, the people, can use to rein in government overreach.
It was a phone call with the State Content Coordinator that ultimately convinced me to step into the role of State Content Writer. He explained that a significant part of what COSA does is educate the public, a mission I’ve dedicated myself to for years. Teaching the U.S. Constitution and the original intent of the Founding Fathers aligns perfectly with my values and goals.
My journey to becoming a volunteer with COS Action may have taken ten years, but perhaps that’s a blessing in disguise. I’m now ten years wiser, with a deeper understanding of the Constitution and the Founders’ intent. I’m hopeful that this decade-long journey will make me a more effective State Content Writer, equipped to contribute meaningfully to COS Action’s mission.