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> 2. Be sure to __explore the full website__, there are many resources throughout that offer information about Article V, Convention of States, the experts, the support, the opposition, and more.
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| Printable Handouts
> • __Article V__
> • __Jefferson Statement__
> • __Visual Guide to Article V__
> • __The Case for an Article V__
> • __Why Do We Want to Call a Convention__ Of __States__
> • __A Solution AS Big__ As __The Problem__
> • __The Lamp__ Of __Experience__
> • __How the Courts Have Clarified the Constitution's Amendments Process__
> • __Myth of Runaway Convention__
> • __Already Adopted a Balanced Budget Amendment__
> • __Common__ Sense__, Not Common Core__
> • __Article V Solution and the Absurdity Inaction__
> • __Five Myths__
> • __Time to Evict Squatters__
> • __Implement the Tenth__
> • __Address State Budget Challenges__
> • __Demystifying a Dusty Tool__
> • __Corrupting Influence__
> • __Necessary Proper Clause__
> • __Article V Process__
> • __Campaign Against Article V__
> • __Proposed Rules__
> • __CRS Response__
> • __It Was Not__ A __Runaway Convention __
> • __The States Control__ The __Convention Process__
> • __What If Congress Refuses?__
> • __The Articles__ Of __Convention Of States__ | Legislative tips
> • __Find statistical details about your district(s) (including cities & zips)__
> • __How to Lobby__ From __Your Kitchen Table__
> • __How to Contact Your Legislator__
> • __Legislative Cheat Sheet__
> • __Legislative Process__
> • __Things We Should Know__
> • __Tips for Writing an Elected Official__ |
| Opposition
> • __230 Organizations Against COS__
> • __Answering Huldah__
> • __Response to the National Association for Gun Rights__ | Promotional print materials
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> • District Captainss can __find print materials here__ and can __contact a state events coordinator__ for assistance
> • All can __find a super handy Citizen__ ToolKit __here__
> • __Learn about various volunteer roles__
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| Order Handout Materials
> • __Washington Is Broken__
> • __Military__
> • __2A Gun Rights__
> • __Social Media Card__
> • __Pocket Constitutions__ ::(English & Spanish available):: | Reference guides
> • __COS acronyms__
> • __Short Answers to Common Questions__
> • __Real Answers to__ Artice __V__
> • __Frequently Asked Questions__
> • __Copy of Legal Agreement we send to all volunteers__ ::(do not forward, this is for info only):: |
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| Created: | 2023-01-07 06:08 GMT |
| Updated: | 2023-12-08 17:26 GMT |
| Published: | 2023-01-07 02:00 GMT |
| Converted: | 2025-11-11 12:25 GMT |
| Change Author: | Van Walter |
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