With several states taking action on Convention of States this month, Rita Peters and Andrew Lusch run through the latest legislative updates for Convention of States. Then, the Wyoming Senate Judiciary Committee hears from the public on our Article V application calling for a convention to propose constitutional amendments that would impose fiscal restraints, jurisdictional constraints, and term limits on the federal government. Two legislators introduce the resolution and answer committee questions before State Director Julie Baker gives her own remarks. After some "weird" opponent testimony, including from a lobbyist with an organization that has ties to George Soros, the committee takes a vote on whether to send the legislation to the Wyoming Senate for debate. Then, Regional Director Deanna Becket joins the live broadcast to react to the results and preview next steps.

On February 18 the Iowa House Committee on State Government took up Convention of States Action's Article V application. One committee member argued for not one but five unfriendly amendments to the legislation. After the vote, Regional Director and Iowa native Karen Schuster joins Andrew Lusch and constitutional attorney Rita Peters to react to the big win and preview what comes next in the process. Will Iowa beat South Dakota to becoming state #21?

NEWS: Earlier today, the South Dakota House of Representatives voted on a move by Representative Brian Mulder to reconsider Convention of States, what is referred to in the legislature as a "Smokeout." Constitutional attorney Rita Peters reacts to the footage and previews what's next.

For this week's episode, Mark Meckler is handing the reins of The BattleCry over to Convention of States Co-Founder Michael Farris, J.D. Local Convention of States supporters rallied in Columbus, Ohio, inspired with talks by state legislators and local leaders before Farris takes the podium to deliver the case for COS like only he can. This event occurred October 2025.

A subcommittee of the Iowa House of Representatives hears public testimony on Convention of States Action's Article V application. After the opponents and proponents have their say, the committee votes to advance the resolution to the full committee. Regional Director Karen Schuster and other members of the Iowa team call into COS LIVE to give their reaction and outline next steps.

Rick Santorum brings passion and truth to the South Dakota House State Affairs Committee in a public hearing of Convention of States Action's Article V application. After an introduction by the legislative sponsor, Santorum gives an invigorating argument for passing the resolution, followed by testimony from Shirlee Meier, who serves as the volunteer State Director in South Dakota. Following opposition testimony, Santorum then demonstrates his sharp knowledge on the subjects of federal overreach and Article V by rebutting the opponents and answering questions from state legislators. Unfortunately, the resolution was not adopted by a vote of 6-6. Rita Peters, Senior Vice President for Legislative Affairs, provides live reaction to the disappointing result and discusses next steps with Mark Meckler and Regional Director Deanna Becket, who were on the ground in Pierre.

Mark Meckler comes guns blazing with a surprising new battlecry. Then, he reacts to a viral clip from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, provides an update on the latest Convention of States news, and answers your questions. Welcome to The BattleCry.

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The Key to Unlock Constitutional Solutions

The state's motto "To the Stars Through Difficulties" was never more true than with the effort for Kansas to adopt Convention of States Action's Article V application. Learn the incredible efforts it took to make history, as told by the patriots who made it happen. Kansas State Senator Michael Murphy, Regional Director Deanna Becket, State Director David Copeland, Legislative Liaison Ben Terrill, and David Schneider join a jam-packed panel along with constitutional attorney Michael Farris. Farris is the Co-Founder and Senior Advisor for Convention of States, legal champion of the homeschool movement, and a 10-time winner at the Supreme Court level. He successfully litigated the case that paved the way for Kansas to become state #20.

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