Some alarmists are comparing an Article V convention to the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. The argument is that an […]
Comparing an Article V Convention to a National Party Convention is Absurd Read More »
In 1988, Oxford University Press published Russell Caplan’s book Constitutional Brinksmanship. It revealed some of the extensive history behind the
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A new book, edited by Professor Neil H. Cogan, has just been issued in which well-known constitutional scholars from across
Madison and the Amendments Convention: A New Chapter in a Brand New Book Read More »
Some constitutional scholars believe state applications for a convention for proposing amendments may limit the convention to voting “yes” or
Listen to Mark Levin’s interview of Rob here. (Go to Aug. 29 podcast, and fast forward to minute 55.) This
Some political activists argue for repeal of the 17th amendment. In other words, they want to end popular elections of
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I have received many requests that I review radio talk-show host Mark Levin’s new book, The Liberty Amendments. Although I
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Judging by recent claims in the media such as this one, there is still a lot of life in the
Following is an address I gave in Orlando Florida on April 26, 2013 on the need to use the Constitution’s
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In prior postings such as the one here, I have explained why it is wrong to claim that the commissioners
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One source of security we have in using the Constitution’s amendment process is that the courts, including the U.S. Supreme
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In 1861, the states held a dry run for an Article V “convention for proposing amendments.” The event was the
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