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SHURTLEFF: Say No to a Constitutional Rewrite

September 12, 2026 Hal Shurtleff

This time of year marks the Article V Convention season when out-of-state lobbyists and their allies converge upon Concord with promises to either save our republic or democracy if only we could hold an Article V Convention. This movement is well-funded and organized. It is made up of folks from both sides of the political spectrum. … Read more

OPINION: Fear Isn’t a Constitutional Argument — Pass the Convention of States Application

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 John A. Luce

Rebuttal to Michael Granger’s Article in response to Haley’s Shaw’s Article calling for an Article V Convention of States Application New Hampshire has a representative who takes pride in personally killing the Convention of States application, session after session. Read his own argument closely and what you find isn’t a constitutional case — it’s a … Read more

Night Cap: The Folly of HCR9

November 12, 2024March 8, 2024 Op-Ed

A recent article by Russ Payne (a supporter of the John Birch Society) made some outlandish claims that must not be allowed to stand unchallenged.

Common Sense of Article V and the Fools that Deny It!

November 12, 2024July 26, 2023 Al Brandano

A recent article called (Publius Hulda Warning) appeared in the Grok and, in my opinion, insults the wisdom and spirit of the republic and our founding fathers regarding WHY the US Constitution Article V must NOT be exercised.

“Poisoning the Well” is not Working in New Hampshire, But We Can’t Help Ourselves

November 12, 2024April 4, 2023 Hal Shurtleff

Kenn “The Out of State Lobbyist formerly known as Ken” Quinn works for Term Limits USA, but after reading his latest article, “So Voters, What Did We Learn From Last Week’s House Vote on Term Limits (HCR 4)” March 24, it appears that he may be moonlighting with the Southern Poverty Law Center.

So Voters, What Did We Learn From Last Week’s House Vote on Term Limits for Congress (HCR4)?

March 24, 2023 Op-Ed

On Thursday, March 16th, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted on HCR4, an Article V convention application limited to proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to limit the number of terms that members of the U.S. House and Senate can serve—Term Limits for Congress.

Article V Convention: Debunking the Myths of the Opponents

March 16, 2023 Op-Ed

The issue of the state legislatures holding an Article V convention to propose amendments has divided people that typically agree on many issues into two completely different camps. One totally favors it, and the other is adamantly opposed.

Vivek Ramaswamy Presidential Campaign 2/22/23: Question: Thoughts on having an Article V Convention? World Economic Forum / Davos Relationship??

February 26, 2023February 25, 2023 Skip

Article V: The US Constitution provides for two ways to change itself – the traditional path through Congress and then to the States for ratification and an Article V Convention driven by people up through the States.

Article V Constitutional Convention – Get Ready for the “Hocus Pocus”

November 12, 2024February 11, 2023 Al Brandano

Imagine a group calling themselves patriots, afraid to use the powers constitutionally and unanimously bestowed to the states in 1787 from perhaps the greatest men of intellect ever assembled in history.

Save the U.S. Constitution: Stop an Article V Convention

November 12, 2024February 9, 2023 Hal Shurtleff

Since 2013, out-of-state lobbyists on both sides of the political spectrum have spent much time and money attempting to get New Hampshire to pass resolutions applying for an Article V Convention. Thankfully, they have been unsuccessful. However, they are back with two resolutions, HCR 1 and HCR 4.

Power to the Patriots: NH Files to Adopt Convention of States

November 27, 2022 Aaron Warner

NH Resolution 2023-0275, sponsored by JD Bernardy (Rockingham District 16), brings the resolution to adopt New Hampshire as the 20th state to move toward a Convention of States (COS). Bernardy, husband, and father of three, is a veteran of the United States Navy and a graduate of Franklin Pierce Law Center. The resolution has been … Read more

Convention of States Grows At VT State Fair

August 28, 2022 Aaron Warner

Friday afternoon in Rutland was both hot and a hot spot to enjoy the salt of the earth types gathered at the Vermont State Fair. The sprawling fair grounds were alive with the typical attractions: prize-winning livestock, ancient farm equipment, blaring tractor engines, overhyped racing pigs, and loads of rides, prizes, and fried foods. For … Read more

The Constitution Doesn’t Need to Be Fixed.

May 5, 2022July 12, 2021 Op-Ed

American’s who love liberty should protect it by finding out why George Soros has spent billions of dollars over the past decade to promote Article V Constitutional Conventions (ConCon).

Article V – The Summation

February 3, 2021 Steve MacDonald

Article V empowers states to limit the federal government and is the megaphone for the peoples’ voice. This is the final part of a how-to manual on limiting the federal government, skipping congress, and going straight to the Constitution.

The Great Divide on Article V

January 28, 2021 Op-Ed

Article V empowers states to limit the federal government and is the megaphone for the peoples’ voice. This is part three of a how-to manual on limiting the federal government, skipping congress, and going straight to the Constitution.

Article V – Opting Out Means You Have No Voice

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Op-Ed

Article V empowers states to limit the federal government and is the megaphone for the peoples’ voice. This is part two of a how-to manual on limiting the federal government, skipping congress, and going straight to the Constitution.

Our Gross Overspending … $1 Trillion Again

February 5, 2019

Fiscal insanity Fiscal insanity continues to reign in the District of Columbia. Congress steadfastly refuses to budget for the nation. It continues to authorize spending while refusing to acknowledge responsibility for repayment. There are no signs of a return to fiscal sanity in sight. A new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) indicates that … Read more