Convention of States Archives

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: Response to Michael Granger

September 7, 2026 Bob Hansen

I wish Mr. Granger lived in my town so I could replace him. He obviously has a GOD complex. But it may not be a mental defect. Maybe he is just ignorant. People should first: 1. READ ARTICLE V. 2. READ THE LANGUAGE IN THE PROPOSAL. They are both legal documents that must be followed … Read more

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OPINION: “Convention of States” Wants to Protect Gun Rights and Destroy Them, Too

September 5, 2026 Michael Granger

Convention of States” wants to protect gun rights and destroy them, too The National Constitution Center is an organization that trains volunteers and activists to rewrite the US Constitution through the Constitutional Convention process. They call this the “Constitutional Drafting Project”, and in 2020 they worked with so-called “Constitutional Scholars” to convene three different teams … 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

OPINION: “Convention of States” Just Means “Repeal the Constitution”

September 2, 2026 Michael Granger

NH hasn’t passed an Article V Convention Application because I keep killing them, and I’ll do it again. You may have heard various groups calling for a “Convention of States”, as they call it. They claim that if we pass a “Convention of States Application”, we’d be able to pass a variety of constitutional amendments … Read more

OPINION: It Is Time To Pass the Convention of States Application

September 1, 2026 Haley Shaw

Our state motto — Live Free or Die — says just about everything you need to know about New Hampshire. The Granite State has never been one to wait around for someone else to give it permission. In 1772, New Hampshire men stood up in the Pine Tree Riot against British officials enforcing the Crown’s … Read more

BOWMAN: The Worth From America’s Past

January 21, 2026 Jim Bowman

No matter the argument offered, it’s impossible not to refer seriously to the wisdom of our Founders. The ploy of holding another Constitutional Convention, under the guise of a “Convention of the States,” reveals the skullduggery with a closer look. Common sense holds that our Forefathers proved themselves through their willing and dedicated service in their … Read more

Roper: A Third Party or a Constitutional Convention?

July 18, 2025 Rob Roper

Elon Musk believes that the future of our Constitutional Republic is in danger due to an erosion of foundational values such as freedom of speech (the reason he bought Twitter) and governmental financial irresponsibility and the crushing debt resulting (the reason he entered the political arena, supported President Trump, and embarked on the DOGE project). … Read more

What Do Over 14,000 Granite State Petition Signers…

March 2, 2025 John A. Luce

Plus, a clear majority of people nationwide agree on? Convention of States leadership and our grassroots activists are introducing COS legislation in state houses nationwide. To date, 19 States have signed on. Here in NH, we ask you to contact your state legislators TODAY and let them know you want them to support resolution HCR3 … Read more

A Response to Representative Moffett on the Convention of States

February 28, 2025 Johnny Mulligan

Rep. Michael Moffett’s recent letter advocating for a Convention of States (COS) to address our nation’s financial crisis is well-intended, but it overlooks fundamental principles of our constitutional system. While runaway federal spending is indeed a major problem, the proposed solution—a COS—is unnecessary and potentially dangerous. The reality is that states already have the power to … Read more

America’s Future Depends Upon an Article V Convention

February 24, 2025 Michael Moffett

April 15th marks not only our annual “Tax Day” but also the 113th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. So, now is a propitious time to conflate the two events into a civics lesson involving our national survival. Titanic Captain Edward Smith and his officers knew well that dangerous icebergs loomed ahead of their ship. But … 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.

Convention of State Scoreboard of Defeat

July 27, 2023 Op-Ed

I recommend to the reader, all concerned citizens, and State Representatives to contact Joanna Martin, Publius Huldah, at publiushuldah@gmail.com. (I apologize for leaving the “h” off in my last week’s OP-ED headlined Publius Huldah Warning).

Now, More Than Ever, We The People And COS

May 16, 2023 Ray Cardello

You do not have to watch the news for long to realize we have lost control of our government, and some may say we have lost our way. We have a former President who has a significant lead in the polls against all challengers and head-to-head against Biden.

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.

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 Passage of HB1170 Is Imperative

April 27, 2022 Op-Ed

Honorable Senators, My name is John Cawthron. I live in Nashua, NH. I am writing to you today asking that you support HB 1170.

$1.5 Trillion Doesn’t Go AS Far As It Used to …

March 14, 2022 Ray Cardello

These people cannot help themselves. It is not their money, so what is the problem? They are spending more than we have and more than we will make. So what? It is not theirs, and it isn’t even real. When you are talking trillions of dollars, it is just a game. Nothing is real.