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Social Justice Takeaways | Crossroads

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Does the Left care about the poor more than the political Right? Is socialism more compassionate or humane than free markets? Mark and Rita wrap up their book study on social justice with key takeaways.
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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. 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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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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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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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. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dr. Tom Coburn: Smashing the D.C. Monopoly: In his final, emotional address before his passing, former U.S. Senator Tom Coburn shares a revolutionary approach to political activism. A Senior Advisor to Convention of States Action, Coburn spent his final years traveling the country for COS and ... 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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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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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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Don’t Be a Sheep | The BattleCry: From Cori Bush to Cuomosexuality, elitist hypocrisy is being exposed. Welcome to The BattleCry with Convention of States President Mark Meckler. Originally aired as a live video broadcast August 8, 2021. 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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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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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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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. 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
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Pete Hegseth at 2019 COS Leadership Summit: Decorated war veteran and Convention of States endorser Pete Hegseth fires up hundreds of COS volunteers at their 2019 Leadership Summit with an inspiring call to action. by Convention of States
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Intro to Article V and Convention of States: In just 15 enlightening minutes, learn about the D.C. problem, the Constitution's solution, the Convention of States strategy, and more. This audio comes courtesy of Ken Kashuba of Convention of States Indiana using the Intro to COS Presentation, ava... 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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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. 176: The Constitutional Key: Convention of States censored during Constitution Week?? We’re still educating Americans about their constitutional empowerment. Plus, a legislative recap. 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. 178: Wisconsin Fills the Hill: After an electrifying rally with Rick Santorum, Wisconsin is on the verge of joining the Convention of States movement. by Convention of States
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Constitutional Courage: Mark Levin at 2019 COS Leadership Summit: The Great One caps off an unforgettable event in the way that only he can. Then, he sits down with Convention of States President Mark Meckler for a frank and poignant conversation. by Convention of States
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