John, just six states stand between us and a dangerous attempt to radically reshape our Constitution.
I know how this sounds, but I assure you this isn’t some far-fetched conspiracy theory. In fact, experts are calling this the biggest present threat to our democracy.
Let me tell you about the Article V Constitutional Convention.
The Article V Convention is a secretive plot funded by millions in right-wing dark money from the likes of the Kochs and Mercers. And this plot could give megadonors and corporations free rein to radically reshape our Constitution against the will of the people – gutting free speech, the right to protest, right to privacy, and more.
The conspirators behind Article V have already passed bills for a Convention in 28 of the 34 states they need for the event to commence. Common Cause won’t let them get the last six states they need – but we can’t do this without you.
Those behind the Article V Convention are counting on their scheme to stay under wraps so they can shred up our Constitution – and the rights you and I depend on – before we even know what’s happening.
So Common Cause is sounding the alarm far and wide – bringing this dangerous event into the eyes of the public, and using grassroots power to stop it.
And this people-powered exposé is working, John. In the past year, we rolled back an Article V bill in Oregon. Meanwhile, members like you mobilized and stopped Montana’s Article V bill by just one vote.
And before that, we rescinded previous calls for a Convention in New Jersey, Illinois, Colorado, New Hampshire, Delaware, New Mexico, Maryland, and Nevada – in addition to stopping nearly 150 new calls for a convention each year in states across the country.
But don’t let these wins fool you, John. I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished so far, but this fight isn’t over. The extremists and megadonors behind Article V see us shutting them down – so we can count on them doubling down on their efforts.
Let me be clear: if an Article V Convention is called, unelected, unaccountable delegates will have a chance to write their far-right-wing agenda into our Constitution.
Shredding First Amendment protections. Gutting environmental regulations. Rolling back civil rights advances. And enshrining far-right economics as permanent fiscal policy – that will gut Medicare, Medicaid, and other safety-net programs. This is all on the table.
I’m sure you’ll agree, the stakes are simply too high to lose. And already, the Article V supporters have set their sights on exactly which states they need to win in 2024.
Our state legislative teams have been blocking the forces behind the Article V Convention every step of the way, but we need your help to continue this work into the new year. And from now until the end of the month, your gift will be matched up to $100,000 so you can have double the impact!
Just six states stand between us and an Article V Convention that will strip away our most important rights. Can I count on you to chip in today and stop extremist attacks on our Constitution? Your gift will be doubled!
I’m so grateful to have Common Cause members like you by my side, as we continue to block attacks against our democracy. I hope I can count on your support again today.
In Common Cause,
Viki Harrison, Director of Constitutional Convention & Protect Dissent Programs
and the team at Common Cause
P.S. To learn more about the dangers of an Article V Constitutional Convention, visit defendourconstitution.org.
