Mark Meckler: De-centralizing power is the solution to the divisions in our country
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January 25, 2021
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Convention Of States
It s become a political commonplace to talk about how divided we are as a nation.
We re told that Americans are at each other s throats, and this is the worst it s even been. We the People can t stand one another, whether we re on the left or the right, in cities or in the country, among conservatives or liberals.
But division in this country is nothing new. We ve had periods of greater national unity, but people from different states have had serious disagreements since our founding.
This committee hearing brought us to tears
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January 21, 2021
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Convention Of States
It s that time of year again. All across the country, state legislatures are beginning to consider the Convention of States Resolution in committees and in legislative chambers.
Our first test was in Montana, where the Senate Judiciary Committee heard powerful testimony from Convention of States volunteers about our resolution.
It was, in a word, inspiring.
Patriots rose to defend liberty, the Constitution, and future generations. They explained how a Convention of States is the only way to rein in federal power, and they urged their representatives to use Article V to get our country back on track.
State legislators fight back against tyrannical COVID-19 lockdowns
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January 11, 2021
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Convention Of States
The unprecedented lockdown orders from state governors last year were met with dismay and anger by liberty-loving Americans. Do governors and health officials really have the authority to unilaterally shut down an entire state without any input from the peoples representatives? many asked.
The legal answer to that question may be up for debate, but many state legislators aren t waiting for the courts to decide. They re taking steps right now to limit the power of their governors and ensure that in any future pandemic, the people have to a chance to weigh in.