Amending the U.S. Constitution: a Basic Guide, by Rob Natelson
Widespread public dissatisfaction with the federal government has sparked interest in recalibrating the system.
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A Project of the Independence Institute
The Article V Information Center promotes truthful, unbiased information about the U.S. Constitution's amendment process. It does not take stands on particular amendments, but instead functions much like a non-partisan voter information center. Just as a voter information center provides correct information and helps prevent efforts to suppress the vote, the Article V Information Center corrects misinformation so citizens may exercise an important constitutional right.
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New article summarizes the amendment process in context
During the 2020 election controversy a key aspect of our Constitution surfaced that few people—including most attorneys—had ever heard of. This was the little-known field […]
The solution is a convention of the states
By Rob Natelson A version of this essay was first published by the Epoch Times on January 25, 2021. For over 80 years, Americans who […]
John Paul Stevens’ greatest legacy
By clarifying constitutional amendment law, Stevens made it more accessible to citizens who now seek to use it to cure our dysfunctional federal government.
How to reform our dysfunctional federal government
Over the 230 years since our Constitution went into operation, amendments have proved to be powerful instruments of reform.
Willful Misrepresentation: Convention Opponents’ Persistent Promotion of Clear Falsehoods
One mark of authors who oppose all efforts to use Article V’s application and convention process is their continued repetition of claims that are demonstrably false. Those statements—whether made by those on the Left or Right—are often remarkably similar, reflecting their common origin in a 1960s-70s propaganda campaign.