2:12 – Resources To Use In Action 

The John Birch Society has many tools to offer in this battle. Let’s begin with going to JBS.org and clicking on our “Stop a Constitutional Convention” action project. There you will find the tools needed for talking with your state legislator, testifying at a Con-Con hearing, or simply educating yourself and others.

If you’re planning to meet with a legislator or preparing to testify at a Con-Con hearing, we recommend some of the tools from our “Learn More” section, where you can download several items.

When preparing to speak with a state legislator, download our PDF titled Talking Points About an Article V Convention. You might even find asking some questions from our Cross Examination Questions to be helpful. This will help show legislators that a Con-Con is a false solution.

If and when you plan to testify at a Con-Con hearing, there are several tools to help you. For example, there is a document titled Various Legal Expert Opinions, which lists statements from constitutional attorneys, judges, and other legal experts affirming the extreme risk that a runaway convention could happen.

There are even more documents, including several giving historical evidence proving that the Federal Convention of 1787 exceeded the authority of the commissions of all 12 states. It includes the resolution from the Confederation Congress recommending the convening of the convention, and the letter from the state of Rhode Island, which did not attend the 1787 Convention.

Besides testifying at Con-Con hearings and meeting with legislators, we also want to rescind existing applications. We provide a list of model Con-Con rescission resolutions. Find out if your state has any live Con-Con applications. If it does, it’s time to educate your legislators and urge them to introduce and pass a similar resolution. 

JBS.org offers an easy tool for contacting your state legislators. Click on “take action”, then on “legislative alerts.” JBS sends out Email alerts whenever a new Con-Con development happens in a particular state; if you haven’t signed up to receive alerts, please do so NOW! Not only are the alerts great for contacting legislators, but you can share them with others — multiplying your efforts.

Also on our website is a list of legislator testimonials warning against a Con-Con and exposing deceptive tactics by Convention of States that you can share with others. Use this tool to convince others of the dangers of a Con-Con.

Let’s top things off by showing you the many pamphlets, article reprints, videos, and other resources to help you inform others with the truth. All of these can be found within our action projects or through our online store at shopJBS.org

A must-have tool is The New American magazine’s Special Report titled “Article V Convention: Will It Work?” It discusses the many flaws and dangers of a convention — and just as importantly, it outlines multiple actual solutions to countering out-of-control government.

This Special Report also includes a handy list of short Con-Con talking points that you can use to build your confidence when discussing this topic with your legislators or other influencers, or when testifying before a committee.

A great item for handing out to others is the “Article V Convention: America’s Answer?” pamphlet. It quickly explains the dangers of a convention. And our “Nullification: The Founders’ Solution to Federal Overreach” pamphlet explains one of the most effective real solutions to federal overreach. Both pamphlets are perfect for mass distribution to legislators, influencers, and others in your community and state.

Our website is filled with information that explains why a convention would be dangerous in the present political and educational climate. Equipped with these tools — and with the truth — we will win the battle to safeguard the Constitution and preserve liberty.

Learn more about Article V and the amendment process by visiting JBS.org.