May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
All of these false assertions emerged from a historical process—primarily during the 19th century—that I’ve labeled “The Great Forgetting.”
READ MOREThe Colorado River Commission was one of the most successful conventions of states ever held. Its achievement debunks uninformed claims that interstate conventions are “unprecedented” or cannot follow a pre-set agenda.
READ MOREAs the Founders recognized, the human impulse toward mob behavior is not going to disappear. But reforms can limit its influence.
READ MOREFar from authorizing more federal power, amendments almost certainly will reduce federal prerogatives and edge us toward decentralization.
READ MOREStates contemplating interposition usually should act in cooperation with other states. This essay outlines how methods of cooperation work.
READ MORERight now—while pandemic mistakes are fresh in our minds—is the time to adopt legal reforms to ensure those mistakes don’t happen again.
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