Hope in the Age of Despair | The BattleCry

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Convention of States Action President Mark Meckler gives an inspiring talk at FreedomFest 2021 in South Dakota on the constitutional hope that is found in Article V.

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Sep 6, 2021

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D.C. is broken, but the Founders gave the people a tool to fix it. Call an Article V Convention of States. Freedom starts here.

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COS Live! Ep. 166: Professor Rob Natelson Educates Legislators: The intellectual firepower behind the Article V movement joins us to talk about an exciting new project to educate state legislators about their constitutional power to stop federal overreach. by Convention of States
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COS Live! Ep. 156: Steve Deace, Faucian Bargain, and the Danger of Trust the Experts: Convention of States endorser Steve Deace has a new book that hit #1 in the nation. "Faucian Bargain" exposes the danger of centralized power, cutting to the heart of why we need an Article V convention to slam the door shut on big government, once a... by Convention of States
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COS Live! Ep. 168: Behind the Scenes at Staff Planning Meeting: In a secluded location in Colorado, Andrew interviews several members of the Convention of States staff, as the team meets for a special planning retreat. by Convention of States
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Name the Enemy | The BattleCry: Marxism is the enemy. Convention of States is the solution. Will you stand up or stand down? Welcome to the BattleCry with COS President Mark Meckler. Originally aired July 11, 2021. by Convention of States
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Convention of States Simulation Part 1: In the largest experiment of its kind, commissioners from all 50 states gather in Colonial Williamsburg to conduct a test run of the Article V convention of states process. This event was held September 2016. by Convention of States
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COS Live! Ep. 172: Afghanistan Vet Responds to Biden: He was in Afghanistan just weeks after 9/11. Now he's a State Director for Convention of States Texas, and he has some things to say. by Convention of States
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COS Live! Ep. 173: Kentucky Heats Up: Legislative activity for Convention of States is heating up, and the COS Kentucky State Director Mary Jo Wedding gives us the hot scoop on what happened Friday. by Convention of States
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Be a Sheepdog | The BattleCry: Anti-lockdown protests are breaking out from Detroit to Paris to Sydney, while black and Latino voters are speaking out against "defund the police." Courage is contagious. Welcome to The BattleCry with COS President Mark Meckler. Originally aired Jul... by Convention of States
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The Real Threat to the Second Amendment with Charles Cooper: A member of the Reagan Administration and a long-time litigator for the NRA, Chuck Cooper shares why he supports the Convention of States movement. This speech was given at the 2019 COS Leadership Summit. by Convention of States
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Take Back Your Schools | The BattleCry: It's starting. Americans are going viral for taking the fight to their local school boards. Welcome to The BattleCry with Convention of States President Mark Meckler. by Convention of States
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Lost in Vaccination | The BattleCry: Why are the feds sending mixed messages on the covid vaccine? Welcome to The BattleCry with Convention of States President Mark Meckler, a weekly program where he gives his take on the week's headlines, a COS update, and a call to action! Originall... by Convention of States
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Is the 2021 Supreme Court Really Conservative? with Professor Rob Natelson: The media claims the current Supreme Court is "conservative." But what do the results reveal? Constitutional scholar Robert G. Natelson sits down with Rita Peters to share what's really going on with the judiciary. by Convention of States
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COS Live! Ep. 165: Socialism‘s Destructive Power: Inflation is at its worst in decades. Is President Biden to blame? We'll interview a COS volunteer who escaped socialism in Brazil to find out if America could suffer the same economic instability. by Convention of States
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Defying Tyranny: Eric O’Keefe and Mark Meckler at the 2019 COS Leadership Summit: Convention of States President Mark Meckler interviews Eric O'Keefe, a man who bravely defied unconstitutional court orders, helped vindicate millions of Americans who were targeted by the IRS, and now serves as a Founding Board Member for COS. This ... by Convention of States
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Call Out Evil | The BattleCry: Afghanistan continues to spiral, and Joe Biden's reaction is evil. Plus, what's going on with the North Carolina Senate? Welcome to The BattleCry with COS President Mark Meckler. by Convention of States
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COS Live! Ep. 169: Who Decides?: An MSNBC contributor says the quiet part out loud, and it exposes the cancer that has infected American governance. Plus, we'll talk to one of the newest members of the Convention of States national team for his unique perspective on COS. Originally ... by Convention of States
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Eternal Principles and Article V: David Barton at 2019 COS Leadership Summit: Historian, Wallbuilders Founder, and Convention of States endorser David Barton shares how Article V of the Constitution traces its authority to eternal principles found in the Declaration of Independence. This speech was given at the 2019 COS Leader... by Convention of States
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Mark Meckler at YAF 2021 | The BattleCry: Is America as divided as it was during the Civil War? Does the Constitution hold the solution? Convention of States President Mark Meckler speaks at the National Conservative Student Conference and answers questions from the audience. by Convention of States
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Never Give In | The BattleCry: CENSORED. That's right, Youtube has blocked our account. We're going to show you why. Welcome to The BattleCry with COS President Mark Meckler. by Convention of States
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COS Live! Ep. 167: Explosive Reagan Audio Uncovered: A Convention of States volunteer uncovers riveting audio of President Ronald Reagan speaking on the subject of Article V and the prospect of a convention of states to propose fiscal restraints on the federal government. Originally aired July 13, 202... by Convention of States
28 min listen
Mark Meckler at New Jersey COS Fest | The BattleCry: In a recent speech before a packed house in New Jersey, Convention of States President Mark Meckler speaks of the American Revolution and the call to take a stand for freedom. by Convention of States
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Speak the Truth | The BattleCry: The 50 Faces of Fauci... You think the ruling elites in D.C. really care about you? In the face of all their lies, it's time for each of us to stand up and speak the truth. Welcome to The BattleCry with Convention of States President Mark Meckler. Or... by Convention of States
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COS Live! Ep. 171: Final Push in North Carolina: North Carolina patriots are pulling out all the stops to pass our Article V resolution to stop federal tyranny. We’ll have a special on-the-ground report. PLUS, why is Youtube trying to shut us down? by Convention of States
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COS Live! Ep. 170: Fanning the Flame of Liberty: This week marks the eighth anniversary of the #1 bestseller that launched our movement. To celebrate, we're debuting a new segment called COS Field Reports and interviewing Sunday Shibley of Convention of States Texas. Originally aired as a live broa... by Convention of States
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Mark Levin Endorses Convention of States Project: In this 2014 speech before hundreds of state legislators, Mark Levin makes the passionate case for calling an Article V Convention of States to stop a runaway federal government. Levin is the author of seven #1 bestsellers, including 2013's The Liber... by Convention of States
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Don’t Trust D.C. | The BattleCry: What the heck is wrong with the federal government, and why can't it seem to do anything right? Also, what is the point of the GOP? Convention of States President Mark Meckler has questions. Originally aired as a live broadcast on Convention of State... by Convention of States
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Hope in the Age of Despair | The BattleCry: Convention of States Action President Mark Meckler gives an inspiring talk at FreedomFest 2021 in South Dakota on the constitutional hope that is found in Article V. by Convention of States
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The Way Forward is Civil Disobedience | The BattleCry: With President Biden's new mandate, it's time for some old fashioned defiance. Originally aired as a live broadcast on Convention of States Facebook, Rumble, and Twitter. by Convention of States
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COS Live! Ep. 175: King Biden vs. The Constitution: Most Americans oppose President Biden's vaccine mandate, but is it even constitutional? As we look forward to Constitution Day, Patriot Academy Founder Rick Green joins us to answer that question. by Convention of States
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When Grassroots Muscle Meets Legislative Strategy: A Living Room Conversation: Convention of States President Mark Meckler sits down with Rita Peters and Ginny Rapini to discuss why grassroots mobilization and legislative strategy must work together. This panel workshop was part of the 2019 COS Leadership Summit held in Colonia... by Convention of States
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Hope in the Age of Despair | The BattleCry

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