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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.  Minutemen Mailbag Watch COS at Home

Another state scored a victory for Convention of States, the Minneapolis mayhem continues, and President Trump launches a smart new project to help Americans. COS President Mark Meckler brings you another episode of The BattleCry with all gas, no brake.  Ask Mark Anything End Federal Overreach

Last week Kansas became the 20th state to join the Convention of States movement. It’s a huge win for liberty in America, and we’re not done celebrating. Like any historic moment, there are unheralded heroes who made it happen. We want to spotlight the great Americans who dedicated their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to this fight. Join us on a journey with the Convention of States Kansas team, learn what strategies it takes to pass the COS Action Article V application, and feel the persistent fire that it takes to make history. 

HUGE NEWS: The South Dakota Senate voted on Convention of States Action's Article V application (SJR 503) on Monday, January 26! Hot on the heels of Kansas becoming state #20, the state of South Dakota is leading the race to become the 21st state to join the movement to permanently rein in the power of the federal government, restore fiscal sanity in Washington, and impose term limits on Congress and other federal officials. After a short debate and overwhelmingly favorable vote, Andrew Lusch interviews Regional Director Deanna Becket for reaction and preview of what comes next in the legislative process.

Mark Meckler is back from a crazy week on the road for Convention of States, and he's got the inside scoop on the landslide victory in Kansas. But the winning didn't stop there. PLUS, Mark Meckler breaks down President Trump's trip to Davos and answers listener questions. Ask Mark Anything Give to Get to 34 States

On January 23, 2026, the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee voted after hearing public testimony on Convention of States Action's Article V application for proposing fiscal restraints, jurisdictional constraints, and term limits on the federal government. Rick Santorum was on the ground in Pierre to testify in favor, along with local activists. Several committee members made compelling arguments for their yes vote. The final vote was 8-1 with a DO PASS recommendation, and the resolution will now go to the Senate floor for debate.

On January 22, 2026, a vote of the Kansas House of Representatives officially made Kansas the 20th state to join the Convention of States movement! Rita Peters and Andrew Lusch interview the volunteer patriots who worked hard to make it happen. PLUS, COS President Mark Meckler and Regional Director Deanna Becket join the broadcast to give their instant reaction to a historic day. Calling a convention may not be easy, but it is possible. And the grassroots won’t back down until it happens.The team faced multiple unusual obstacles, including a now-defunct state provision purporting to raise the threshold for passing Article V applications above the constitutional requirement, but never gave up.  On Thursday, their efforts finally paid off with an 80–42 vote in the Kansas House, making Kansas an official applicant for an Article V convention.

Kansas is just one vote away from becoming the 20th state to join the Convention of States movement! Andrew Lusch and Rita Peters react to the final debate of the Kansas House of Representatives, while COS President Mark Meckler and Regional Director Deanna Becket join the broadcast from Topeka to give an on-the-ground perspective. 

On this week's BattleCry, Mark Meckler covers how President Trump is reshaping global politics and why it's a good thing for Americans. PLUS, he's going back on the road for Convention of States and has some intriguing updates.  Ask Mark Anything

Mark Meckler is ready to go to war in 2026. First, he reacts to the new global order that President Trump has wrought. And what is going on in Minneapolis? Join the grassroots organizer and Co-Founder of Convention of States for his weekly recap of news and responses to your questions. Ask Mark Anything

The first episode of 2026 is a doozy! Bestselling author and host of the popular Heidi St. John Podcast joins Grassroots Director Jonathan Viaud for a no-holds-barred conversation about Convention of States, infighting in the conservative movement, the urgent need for homeschooling, and much more!

Rick Santorum, Senior Advisor to Convention of States Action, sits down with your host Mark Meckler at the Race to Freedom Leadership Summit in Indianapolis for an interview. They reflect on their memories of two late statesmen: Charlie Kirk and Dr. Tom Coburn. 

Mark Meckler, President of Convention of States Action, emcees COSA's emotional and inspiring 2025 Awards Banquet. After each Regional Director announces new Challenge Coins winners, the State Team of the Year and Volunteer of the Year are welcomed to the stage. Then, the first-ever John Adams Award is given to a special patriot. Throughout, Mark Meckler shares his heart for citizen patriots and why he continues to fight alongside them. This event was held September 2025.

Convention of States Action's Co-Founder Michael Farris is introduced by COS President Mark Meckler for the climactic keynote address at the 2025 Race to Freedom Leadership Summit. Having spearheaded the homeschooling movement and as co-counsel for the case that overturned Roe v Wade, Farris shares his singular perspective on what it takes to achieve the impossible. 

In a special edition of The BattleCry, Mark Meckler turns the mic over to Convention of States Senior Advisor Rick Santorum. This recording is from a November 2025 event in which the former U.S. Senator spoke to to a packed room of activists and legislators in Annapolis before opening up the floor to questions. Santorum shares some of the latest news for Convention of States, why an Article V convention is worth the effort, and much more.