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American Insanity by Leroy E. Cossette"American Insanity" reflects on the political insanity that has overtaken the United States of America. It addresses American citizen's apathetic view of our governing system, both towards elected officials and the ever controlling Washington bureaucracy. How and why the citizens of this Nation have failed their obligation to keep vigilance over our governing politicians and holding them accountable when they fail to uphold their promises and their oath to office. Cossette compares the America he grew up in, which is rapidly slipping away, to the Nation it has now become. "American Insanity" addresses the insanity that we the American citizens are now living through while the "Last Vestige of Hope for Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness," rapidly transforms from a Constitutional Republic into a Marxist-Communist Nation.Cossette addresses a failed two-party political system that no longer supports and protects our Judeo-Christian values upon which the United States was founded. Parties which have lost their moral compass, strength, and courage to protect our Constitutional Republic and the citizens therein.LeRoy Cossette is a Marine Corps Vietnam combat veteran. He has served as Health Care Administrator with the Department of Veterans Affairs for thirty-two years. He spent the last eleven years at VA Headquarters in Washington, eight years as Chief of Policy and Operations and the last two years as Acting Director of Headquarters Health Administrative Service.During the eleven years in Washington, he worked closely with members of Congress and White House staff regarding Veterans issues. Served two two-year terms as township Counselman. Following retirement volunteered as a fire fighter and EMT for nine years followed by co-owner of  private business. Cossette is currently active with the GOP and a District Captain and Content Writer for the Convention of States Action movement. He is also a political activist and writer of political Op-eds for news media.https://www.amazon.com/American-Insanity-LeRoy-Cossette/dp/B0CN2KZC78https://www.americaninsanity.org/www.ReadersMagnet.com

Lora Brown is a self-proclaimed hippie Jew, the owner of a small business, a wife and mother, dog mom, activist, a corporate dropout, and LGBTQIA+ ally. She is an active supporter of women-owned, LGBTQIA+ owned, and black-owned businesses. Lora is also actively involved in animal rescue and volunteers as a District Captain for the ASPCA. Tune in to hear Lora's journey as she recounts being raised in the 70s and 80s by her hippie, lesbian mother and alongside her lesbian sister, and talks about the intersections of culture, ethnicity and feminism in her life.Connect with Lora online:www.odaavirtualassistant.comFacebook https://loom.ly/Vnq0r-8Shopify store: proceeds got to help non profits in animal rescuehttps://loom.ly/HEsaHnELinkedIn https://loom.ly/2s_dBf4Fempreneur True Confessions Podcast https://loom.ly/6nQC9l8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Lora Brown is a self-proclaimed hippie Jew, the owner of a small business, a wife and mother, dog mom, activist, a corporate dropout, and LGBTQIA+ ally. She is an active supporter of women-owned, LGBTQIA+ owned, and black-owned businesses. Lora is also actively involved in animal rescue and volunteers as a District Captain for the ASPCA. Tune in to hear Lora's journey as she recounts being raised in the 70s and 80s by her hippie, lesbian mother and alongside her lesbian sister, and talks about the intersections of culture, ethnicity and feminism in her life.Connect with Lora online:www.odaavirtualassistant.comFacebook https://loom.ly/Vnq0r-8Shopify store: proceeds got to help non profits in animal rescuehttps://loom.ly/HEsaHnELinkedIn https://loom.ly/2s_dBf4Fempreneur True Confessions Podcast https://loom.ly/6nQC9l8This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Our guests today were Tom Nixon with Towards Zero Deaths, and Capt. Adam Fulton, Brainerd District Captain, Minnesota State Patrol.

Mark Meckler makes a big announcement, but first he talks about the latest developments regarding the new Congress and whether we will finally get some answers about government overreach. Want to make a real difference and change Congress forever? Become a District Captain.

The Biden administration is looking to roll back Trump's tax reforms, while also putting into place new tax programs including against businesses with the new corporate tax. To learn more about this, and how these programs could affect American taxpayers, we sat down for an interview with Wendy Damron, External Relations Manager at Citizens for Self Governance Charleston, and the District Captain of the South Carolina Convention of States Project. ⭕️ Subscribe for updates : http://bit.ly/CrossroadsYT ⭕️ Donate to support our work: https://www.bestgift.tv/crossroads ⭕️ Join Patreon to Support Crossroads: https://www.patreon.com/Crossroads_Josh

College students have to manage all types of needs, such as their financial needs, academic needs, social needs, and health and wellbeing needs to name a few. In this episode, Dr. P. talks with Dr. Sabrina Sanders about some of the resources that are available to help students on their college journey.Dr. Sanders is part of the team that supports the Graduation Initiative 2025 for the California State University Office of the Chancellor. Graduation Initiative 2025 aims to improve degree completion and eliminate equity gaps for underrepresented and low-income students.  Sabrina has extensive knowledge of what students need to be successful, as she has served as an Adjunct Faculty member in the College of Education at California State University, Long Beach. She also mentors a number of college students and young professionals in higher education. Prior to her current position, she served as the Dean of Student Affairs at Long Beach City College, where she provided leadership for Student Health & Psychological Services, International Student Programs, Student Life, the Women's Center, Associated Student Government and she served as the Student Conduct Administrator. Sabrina also has expertise related to equity programs, assessment, leadership development, athletic academic support services, student government, Title IX, and admissions.Sabrina is also actively involved in her community. She served as a District Captain for 9th District-City of Long Beach, was on the 52nd Assembly District Citizen Advisory Board, and was a Delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention for President Barack Obama. She currently serves as a Commissioner on the Long Beach Community Investment Company and the Port of Long Beach Community Grants Program Advisory Committee, both as appointments by the Mayor of Long Beach. Dr. Sanders was awarded the Long Beach Posts “40 under 40” award, the “Woman of Distinction Award” from Senator Ricardo Lara, and the State of California “Woman of the Year” by Speaker of the Assembly, Anthony Rendon. Sabrina is committed to education being the key of opportunities for our families, our community and our society.The Did You Know segment suggests options for learning and working abroad from home. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a listener's question about how to find an internship opportunity.Time Markers01:25-Welcome Dr. Sabrina Sanders09:45-What is a State System?11:25-What Types of Support Resources are Available?22:40-How to Access College Resources29:00-Did You Know: Virtual Options for Learning and Working Abroad29:32-Ask the Expert: Sabrina's Advice for Taking Advantage of Support Services33:50: How to Get Connected to Virtual Programs and Resources47:02-Ask Dr. P: Strategies for Finding an InternshipResources Mentioned in this EpisodeCalifornia State University System: https://www2.calstate.edu NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program: https://www.naspa.org/division/naspa-undergraduate-fellows-program-nufp Washington State University Virtual Programs: https://ip.wsu.edu/study-abroad/virtual-programs/ Got a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com 

Missouri's latest District Captain joins us on the show this week. Vivian has a powerful story, and is ready to fight for liberty! If you want to be inspired, this weeks episode is for you. 

Ed Vidal spoke at the American Priorities Festival and Conference (AMP Fest) on why a Convention of States under Article V could help resolve some of the problems we face today. A Q&A session followed, where Ed addressed some common fears about a Convention and spoke with a VA citizen who had done a survey on the people's desire for term limits.The conference was held in October 2019 at the Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida.Ed Vidal is a Convention of States Action Regional Legislative Liaison and a District Captain, in Sunny Southern Florida, in the Miami area.

1. Colorado, after following California emission standards, is sued by auto dealers. 2. Arizona guest columnist asks restaurant owner to take down painting of coal miners because they look like they're in blackface. 3. Guest: Greg Bishop, District Captain with the Convention of States. 4. Column charging Ted Bundy with white privilege for his crimes. 5. Guest: Tim Jackson, CEO and President of CADA - Lawsuit on new Hickenlooper California emission standards. 6. Third trimester abortions.

This is an audience participation show - Our call in number is (914) 205-5632. On January 8th, 2016, Texas Governor Greg Abbott advocated the following: "I want legislation authorizing Texas to join other states in calling for a convention of states to fix the cracks in our broken Constitution."  During the same speech, Governor Abbott outlined the "Texas Plan", a series of nine model amendments/subjects to rein in the federal government. One of the common questions we get here in Texas, from supporters and legislators alike, is how does the Texas Plan fit in with the Convention of States Project?  Today's episode will address this question, and provide some help in understanding the relationship between the two. "That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas. #COSProject #ArticleV #TexasPlan #ConventionOfStates

This is an audience participation show - Our call in number is (914) 205-5632. Amid the growing frustration and impatience with our federal government and it's relentless assault on state and individual liberty, is there any cause for encouragement that a solution, found right in the Constitution, can work? We'll discuss why there is reason to be greatly encouraged by the Convention of States Project - not so much a presentation as a glimpse into just how far we've come in less than three years, and what bodes on the horizon. Plus, we have some very exciting news to share. "That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

This is an audience participation show - Our call in number is (914) 205-5632. The Convention of States Project is less than three years old.  In that time we have grown our support to over 1.5 million around the nation. Here in Texas, we are just hundreds of supporters shy of 80,000; we've quadrupled in size since this time last year! The biggest factor in our growth is the continuing abuse of the Constitution by the federal government.  Patriots across the nation are excited when they learn that they can take part in a real solution to correct and restrain that abuse, and they are signing up in droves. What can we expect next for those involved in this movement?  How do you transition from being just another grassroots activist to a collaborator with your state legislators?  The Convention of States is the first project launched by the parent organization, Citizens for Self-Governance; the name of that organization should give some indication of where we intend to go! On today's episode we'll discuss some opportunities available for our supporters, volunteers, and state leaders. Last week we bypassed our news segment, so we'll catch up two weeks worth first.  Then, a live presentation; we'll welcome calls ((914) 205-5632) as we move through the presentation. "That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

Two years ago this week, the Republican Party of Texas became the first political party in history to add a pro Article V plank to it's platform.   Following Texas' lead, other State GOP conventions are also adding similar pro Article V planks to their platforms.  Many other States are considering this action. Just three short weeks ago, the Texas GOP again confirmed this plank on it's platform, and also added the passage of an Article V resolution as one of the top five legislative priorities for the coming session. Based on our experience here in Texas, today we'll discuss some of the reasons why this activity has value, delve into the process of putting a plank on a political party's platform, and conclude with some unexpected benefits this activity can bring to your State's Convention of States team. If time permits, we'll then open the phone lines for your thoughts - (914) 205-5632. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

After a two week hiatus, we're back with a fresh look at the Convention of States.   And what a week to come back; Louisiana became the 8th State to pass the Convention of States resolution. We'll segue from that news to review some of the debate on the floor of the Louisiana Senate on Wednesday, much of which centered around the core subject of the Convention of States resolution: "to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government."  How do we defend against the opposition challenging that our resolution could endanger the Bill of Rights, or the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th amendments? We'll discuss these questions, provide some opinion/answers, and open the phone lines for your thoughts. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

This week's episode will begin by highlighting news for the Convention of States out of Louisiana, Missouri, and South Dakota.. Then, we'll discuss that there's no denying this has been perhaps the strangest Presidential election cycle in our nation's history.  The Republican Party began the process with 17 candidates throwing their hat into the ring.  The Democrat Party had a relative handful at the beginning of their process.  Both of the major parties have had lively debate, a fair-share of rough-and-tumble campaign battles, some back-and-forth surges in momentum, and even some questioning of the very process involved in selecting a nominee. This past week two of the last three remaining Republican candidates have suspended their campaigns: Senator Ted Cruz and Governor John Kasich.  This leaves businessman Donald Trump as the sole Republican candidate, and the presumptive nominee of the party heading into the Republican National Convention this coming July in Cleveland. On the Democrat side, we have witnessed a see-saw battle for popular votes between former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Senator Bernie Sanders.  Most pundits see a Hillary Clinton nomination from the Democrat side, much of that strength coming from that party's super-delegate system. But, what of the Convention of States movement?  Does the knowledge of the available choices for President in the general election affect the Convention of States at all?  If so, how?  If it does, should it? We'll discuss these questions, provide some opinion/answers, and open the phone lines for your thoughts. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

This week's episode will highlight some great news for the Convention of States out of Oklahoma and Maine (yes, THAT Maine!). We'll cover the journey of Article V through the Constitutional Convention.  Where did it come from?  What was the intent of the Framers, and how did they express that intent?  Why do the State Legislatures have the enumerated power to apply for a "convention for proposing amendments"?  Was that mode added as a last moment afterthought, or did the Framers give us reason to believe that this mode was their intent from the beginning of the convention? We'll then open up the phone lines for any questions/discussion regarding the Convention of States Project. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

This week's episode will highlight some great news for the Convention of States out of Missouri and Oklahoma. Plus, Chelsea Clinton discloses her mother's plans for the 2nd Amendment under a Hillary Clinton administration.  And the U.S. Supreme Court entertains oral arguments in the United States v. Texas case (immigration).  Where does the Convention of States fit in all of this? We'll then open up the phone lines for any questions/discussion regarding the Convention of States Project. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

We're back from a 4 week hiatus!  I have been so busy this past month that I had to take a break from the show. I'm not the only one who's been busy; our own Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, has been promoting the Convention of States and the Texas Plan in public speeches, in the media, and with the announcement of the pending publication of his autobiography "Broken But Unbowed: The Fight to Fix a Broken America". Today we'll cover news from the last four weeks, but really focus on the implications of Governor Abbott's full endoresement; his experience in challenging our overreaching federal government has given him stature and respect among all the states in our nation. After covering the news for a few minutes, I'll just open up the phone lines for any questions/discussion regarding the Convention of States Project. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

A different type of episode today, driven by events from the past week.  My friend, and partner in Liberty, Texas Co-Director and National COS Media Liaison Tamara Colbert will join me for a joint discussion regarding Michael Farris's Facebook Post/Blog from Wednesday, March 9th, "The Deadly Cost of Fear".  Michael Farris is the head of the Convention of States Project, an experienced Constitutional litigator, and has even litigated an Article V case in federal court. Tamara will present the Convention of States news from this week, and the events which led to Dr. Farris's post, which will segue directly into our joint discussion/presentation centered around the content of that post.   Our hope, and prayer, is that this presentation will serve to both educate and encourage our Convention of States warriors around the nation.  Encourage them to stand up, show up, and speak up to promote the Convention of States application as the only Constitutional means remaining to restore our representative republic form of government. We will not participate in the politics of fear, but rather we will demonstrate that our approach offers hope based on trust in the work of the framers/founders, trust in the steadfastness of "We the People:, and even trust in our own state legislators to consider their country over their comfort and fleeting power.  This episode is exactly 30 minutes this morning - no phone calls today (sorry). That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

Today's episode will be discussion of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's "Texas Plan", and specifically the second section of the plan dealing with The Presidency of the United States. We'll have a news segment, to track all of the Convention of States activity occurring around the nation.  Then we'll present the second section of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's "Texas Plan" and his proposed solutions to an overreaching President, any President. We'll leave some time for phone calls, for your questions and comments. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

Today we're going to imagine what this election would look like if some amendments, proposed at an Article V "convention for proposing amendments", were already ratified by 3/4ths of the states. How would the elections for Congressional representatives be affected if term limits were in effect?  What about Senate elections?  Add to that the repeal of the 17th amendment - how does that change the focus of your state elections? And what if term limits for the Supreme Court and the judiciary were in effect? The point of this conversation - the first election cycle after amendments are ratified will be radically different from any cycle we've experienced in our lifetime, and We the People will be energized and engaged as we realize the power we have with self-governance. We'll have a short news segment, to track all of the Convention of States activity occurring around the nation this week. We'll leave some time for phone calls, for your questions and comments. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

Last Saturday Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away.  His unexpected passing has stirred political debate, and drawn attention to the meaning of the phrase "Constitutional originalist".  Both supporters and opponents of an Article V convention reference Justice Scalia in support of their own position. We're going to spend a bit of time looking at statements made by Justice Scalia in regards to an Article V convention. And we'll discuss the implications of his passing in regards to the Convention of States Project. We'll have a short news segment, to track all of the Convention of States activity occurring around the nation this week. We'll leave some time for phone calls, for your questions and comments. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

Today's episode will be open phone lines to discuss the last two weeks of activity in Texas, including the Convention of States Texas meeting with Texas Governor Greg Abbott's staff regarding "The Texas Plan". Our news segment will track Convention of States activity occurring around the nation.  Then we'll share some of the exciting things happening here in Texas which have national implications. We'll open up for phone calls right away, and fill time with the news. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

Today's episode will be discussion of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's "Texas Plan", and specifically the first section of the plan dealing with The Congress of the United States. We'll have a news segment, to track all of the Convention of States activity occurring around the nation.  Then we'll present the first section of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's "Texas Plan" and his proposed solutions to an overreaching Congress. We'll leave some time for phone calls, for your questions and comments. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

Today's episode will be an introduction to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's "Texas Plan" We'll have a news segment, to track all of the Convention of States activity occurring around the nation.  Then we'll bring an overview of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's appeal to the Texas Legislature to pass legislation calling for a Convention of States.  We're going to leave plenty of time for phone calls, as there has been tremendous activity around the nation the last few weeks. And, I'll explain my "technical difficulties" from the past several weeks, which were actually geographic challenges while I was out of the country. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

So, you're convinced that a Convention of States via Article V is the best hope for our nation, and you're ready to help out anyway that you can.  But, where do you start?  What can you do? Today's episode will be dedicated to an interview with Stewart Collins, a Convention of States volunteer in Florida. Stewart is the epitome of a self-governing individual - in today's language, Stewart "takes initiative" rather than waiting for direction.  I first became aware of Stewart in early 2015 on Facebook; the Convention of States Project began filing legislation in multiple states in a short period of time, and it became very difficult to keep track of which States were filing, which were already in process, and which had already completed the process with his maps - he became known as "Map Guy"! I realize that with the increaed interest generated from Governor Abbott's surprise endorsement last Friday, this would be a great time for news and phone calls - unfortunately, circumstances are such that I cannot accomodate a podcast for news and phone calls until the end of the month.  At that time we will dedicate at least one episode exclusively to Governor Greg Abbott's inclusion of a call for a Convention of States in the "Texas Plan", the legislative priorities he has for the next session! In the meantime, please consider hearing from active Convention of States volunteer from Florida. Mr. Collins will share some of his experiences in Florida, including participation in a mock Convention of States, and the success of seeing a state legislature approve of our Article V resolution.. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

A "Bonus" Episode, with apologies for the incorrect episode airing on January 16, 2016. Today's episode will be dedicated to an interview with Ben Stratmann, the Chief of Staff for Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell.  Please note the day and time for this episode (Monday, January 18, 2016), 11:30 Central Time! I realize that with the increased interest generated from Governor Abbott's surprise endorsement last Friday, this would be a great time for news and phone calls - unfortunately, circumstances are such that I cannot accommodate a podcast for news and phone calls until the end of the month.  At that time we will dedicate at least one episode exclusively to Governor Greg Abbott's inclusion of a call for a Convention of States in the "Texas Plan", the legislative priorities he has for the next session! In the meantime, please consider hearing from a Chief of Staff for a State Senator. Mr. Stratmann will share insights on how a State Legislator's office functions, and give some tips on how to best contact your legislator, and advocate for an issue. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.  

So, you're convinced that a Convention of States via Article V is the best hope for our nation, and you're ready to help out anyway that you can.  But, where do you start? What can you do? Today's episode will be dedicated to an interview with Stewart Collins, a Convention of States volunteer in Florida. Stewart is the epitome of a self-governing individual - in today's language, Stewart "takes initiative" rather than waiting for direction.  I first became aware of Stewart in early 2015 on Facebook; the Convention of States Project began filing legislation in multiple states in a short period of time, and it became very difficult to keep track of which States were filing, which were already in process, and which had already completed the process with his maps - he became known as "Map Guy"! I realize that with the increased interest generated from Governor Abbott's surprise endorsement last Friday, this would be a great time for news and phone calls - unfortunately, circumstances are such that I cannot accommodate a podcast for news and phone calls until the end of the month.  At that time we will dedicate at least one episode exclusively to Governor Greg Abbott's inclusion of a call for a Convention of States in the "Texas Plan", the legislative priorities he has for the next session! In the meantime, please consider hearing from active Convention of States volunteer from Florida. Mr. Collins will share some of his experiences in Florida, including participation in a mock Convention of States, and the success of seeing a state legislature approve of our Article V resolution.. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

Today's episode will be dedicated to an interview with Martin Harry, the Legislative Liaison for the Texas Convention of States Project.  No news segment, no phone calls. Mr. Harry will share insights on the responsibilities of the Legislative Liaison, and how supporters and District Captains can best help the Legislative Liaison. That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

The Convention of States mission statement is “To urge and empower state legislators to call a Convention of States to propose amendments to the Constitution to curb the abuses of the federal government.” The only participants with actual authority to accomplish this task are the state legislators. Almost every state legislator is a member of a political party. How does this inform us in terms of fulfilling our mission? Last week we described some specific reasons which may prompt you to get involved with a political party.  This week we will delve into the process of constructing, defending, and approving a political party's platform.  How do you get started?  Where does a platform come from?  How will my participation in the party assist me in now influencing the platform? We'll spend a little bit of time with Convention of States news first.  And save some time for phone calls. "That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

The Convention of States mission statement is “To urge and empower state legislators to call a Convention of States to propose amendments to the Constitution to curb the abuses of the federal government.” The only participants with actual authority to accomplish this task are the state legislators. Almost every state legislator is a member of a political party. How does this inform us in terms of fulfilling our mission? We will discuss the opportunity we have to use the COS grassroots enthusiasm to participate in, and influence, the political parties. We'll spend a little bit of time with Convention of States news first.  And save some time for phone calls. We'll also close the show with Madison Rising's "Soldier's Christmas". "That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

Our 5th, and final, installment of our examination of the history behind the phrase "Constitutional Convention", as it has been, and continues to be, applied to describe the Constitution's Article V State authorized amending mode, a "convention for proposing amendments". Last week we discussed the 1960's campaign, led by Senator Everett Dirksen, to promote an amending convention focused on overturning the apportionment rulings of an activist Supreme Court, and the responses from the likes of Senators Joseph Tydings, Robert Kennedy, William Proxmire, and Jacob Javits.  This final look at the fruits of the disinformation campaign will pick up with the influence of Senator Robert Kennedy and his political clout, the continuing presence of Yale Law Professor Charles Black, and culminating in the opposition successfully rebranding the phrase "convention to propose amendments" into the politically charged phrase "Constitutional Convention", as a means to counteract the Balanced Budget Amendment movement of the late 1970's/early 1980's. How has the prominence of the phrase affected the view of Article V? We'll spend a little bit of time with Convention of States news first.  And save some time for phone calls. "That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

Part 4 of our examination of the history behind the phrase "Constitutional Convention", as it has been, and continues to be, applied to describe the Constitution's Article V State authorized amending mode, a "convention for proposing amendments". We will pick up right where we left off last week, following the coordinated disinformation campaign from prominent progressive law professors, through the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, high-profile Senators like Joseph Tydings, Robert Kennedy, William Proxmire, and Jacob Javits. How has the prominence of the phrase affected the view of Article V? We'll spend a little bit of time with Convention of States news first.  And save some time for phone calls. "That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

Part 3 of our examination of the history behind the phrase "Constitutional Convention", as it has been, and continues to be, applied to describe the Constitution's Article V State authorized amending mode, a "convention for proposing amendments". This episode will dive into the initial motive behind introducing the phrase "Constitutional Convention", and the key players involved in promoting that phrase. How has the prominence of the phrase affected the view of Article V? We'll spend a little bit of time with Convention of States news first.  And save some time for phone calls. "That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.

What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend than to learn some of the history behind the phrase "Constitutional Convention", as it has been, and continues to be, applied to describe the Constitution's Article V State authorized amending mode, a "convention for proposing amendments"? We'll spend some time referencing multiple original source documents from hundreds of Article V State applications for an amending convention, asking the questions why, and how, the description was changed to "Constitutional Convention", and begin discussion of the implications of this change in nomenclature. We'll spend a little bit of time with Convention of States news first.  And save some time for phone calls. "That Provident Article" is hosted by Convention of States Texas volunteer Paul Hodson, with the Convention of States since late 2013, a District Captain in Texas from February 2014 through November 2015, and now serving as Co-Director for the Convention of States Texas.