You may have heard alarms that if we hold a national convention for proposing constitutional amendments the gathering would be an uncontrollable constitutional convention (“con-con”) that could propose anything at all. The claim is called the “runaway scenario.” It has almost no basis in history or law.
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A recent New York Times story, titled “A Polarized Supreme Court, Growing More So,” illustrates how left-of-center media distort perceptions
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Among the best tools for interpreting the Constitution are public explanations by its advocates made during the ratification fight. These
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A majority of state legislatures have voted to trigger the U.S. Constitution’s most important procedure for reforming the federal government.
Scalia Probably Favored An Amendments Convention — But Does It Matter? Read More »
A majority of state legislatures have voted to trigger the U.S. Constitution’s most important procedure for reforming the federal government.
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Americans finally have a real chance to “clean up the mess in Washington.” That’s the implication of the news that
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Americans finally have a real chance to “clean up the mess in Washington.” That’s the implication of the news that
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The convention of states process is well-honed, safe, and effective. Americans need to consider carefully whether the Constitution should be amended. But they should not allow disinformation to influence their choice.
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I’m sometimes asked about the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Their connection is not difficult to
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