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====== July 2025 News & Events ======



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|==== EMBRACING POLITICAL DISCOURSE ====\\ \\ Throughout our country's history, we have repeatedly fought for our freedom. We have fought with weapons and war. We have fought through the exchange of words and thoughts.\\ \\ {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/98921/98921_original.jpg?400x234}}It is that second kind of fighting that has set us apart.\\ \\ This historical debate and the exchange of ideas to find a compromise have allowed our country to thrive. \\ \\ Political violence has not been the norm in America. While we have had our moments of riots and unrest throughout the country and even had a civil war, Americans historically have not resorted to political violence as their default method of resolving their differences. That is part of what has made America great.\\ \\ Over the last several years, we have tragically seen political violence elevated to the forefront with riots, assassination attempts, and the murder of sitting political leaders.\\ \\ It's time that we reverse that trend. \\ \\ It's time to reclaim our country's greatness. We must harness the Constitution and use Article V to solve the structural problems that keep our nation swinging at the whims of our federally elected leaders. \\ \\ As we celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July, it can be tempting to think we are celebrating the day we decided to fight for our freedom. In reality, the Declaration of Independence wasn't a decision to fight so much as a declaration that we have God-given rights, that government exists to safeguard those rights, and that when government fails to do so, we have the right to replace it and protect our freedom.\\ \\ So, this Independence Day, let us embrace the path of political discourse and find solutions to our political disagreements within our country without physical violence.\\ \\ Finally, let's resolve to use the perfect venue for debate and exchange of ideas that our Constitution provides to return our nation to a path of freedom, fighting through word and thought.\\ \\ //Written by Sarah Santana, MI State Director//\\ \\  \\ \\ ==== LOBBY DAY UPDATES ====\\ \\ On our podcast, we interviewed several grassroots volunteers who've made the trip to Lansing for our monthly Lobby Day. Find out what it's like to visit our legislators in their offices in Lansing. \\ \\ [[https://rumble.com/v6vveav-cos-mi-lobby-day-reflections.html|**RUMBLE**]]\\ \\ [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLIHVxKmxXU|**YOUTUBE**]]\\ \\ Our Lobby Days are planned for the third Tuesday of each month. If legislators are on break, we visit them at their local offices. \\ \\ **SUMMER DATES:**\\ \\ July 15\\ August 19\\ September 16\\ \\ **👉 If you want to participate in our Lobby Day activity, visit your state legislators, and support the Convention of States and the 34Ready legislation, CONTACT US [[https://conventionofstates.com/micontactus|HERE]].** \\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ==== CONNECT WITH US IN JULY ====\\ \\ We will be tending a booth at these events to spread the word about COS and collect petition signers.\\ \\ July 10 - 12 Elsie Dairy Festival\\ July 15 - Ann Arbor Area Coffee Hour, //ReMax Platinum 325 W. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48103//\\ July 17 - 19 Ann Arbor Art Fair\\ \\  \\ \\ ==== DO 1 THING ====\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.quorum.us/campaign/101601/|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/98949/98949_original.png?500x500}}]]\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ==== NEW ON THE BLOG ====\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/timeout-with-cos-moms-read-the-declaration-of-independence-together|**TimeOut With COS Moms - Read the Declaration of Independence Together**]] **** Take a few moments with your kids to reflect on why we celebrate Independence Day **////** //- By Kelly Oldford//\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/an-injustice-to-all-americans|**Injustice to All Americans**]] The proposed federal budget adds trillions of dollars to our National Debt. This annual travesty, sponsored by Democratic and Republican administrations, continues unabated with no consideration for future Americans, especially our children and grandchildren. //- By Irv Karwick{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/98943/98943_original.jpg?250x258}}//\\ \\  \\ \\ ==== NEW RESOURCES FOR YOU ====\\ \\ **[[https://conventionofstates.com/miourlegislativegoals|Our Legislative Goals]]**\\ //What COS Michigan is all about!//\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/commissioner-selection-resolution-criminal-penalty-bill#FrequentlyAskedQuestions|**Frequently Asked Questions**]]\\ //Fast answers to your most FAQs.//\\ \\ **[[https://cosuniversity.com/|COS University]]**\\ //Free Constitutional Learning//\\ \\ |
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|Created:                 |2025-07-08 15:01 GMT|
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|Published:               |2025-07-08 18:55 GMT|
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