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Throughout the years FOAVC has published works related to an Article V Convention by numerous authors which are reproduced on this page. While FOAVC believes the information contained in these works is important, as a non-partisan organization publication of any article does not imply endorsement of any position taken by any author nor endorsement of any amendment proposal. The opinions expressed by the authors are strictly their own. Anyone wishing to submit an article for publication may do so by using the contact information found on Page 16 of this site.

A list of 679 American State Constitutional Conventions held between 1776 and 1917 (Published 1917). As none of these conventions were recorded as a "runaway" convention FOAVC believes this is conclusive proof that not only is a "runaway" convention a total myth but that more than enough experience exists in the American political system to convene an Article V Convention. Hundreds more state conventions have been held since 1917.

Authors of the seminal work "A Lawful and Peaceful Revolution: Article V and Congress' Present Duty to Call a Convention for Proposing Amendments" published in 1990 in the Hamline Law Review, Judge Van Sickle and Attorney Lynn Boughey presented the first evidence based on references to the Congressional Record that Congress had received sufficient applications to cause an Article V Convention call. The article is published in three parts:

Former Michigan State Chief Justice Thomas E. Brennan has written several articles on an Article V Convention including his seminal work "Return to Philadelphia" published in 1982 in the Cooley Law Review. He is co-founder of FOAVC. More information about Judge Brennan may be found on page 12 of this site.

FOAVC co-founder Joel S. Hirschhorn is a well respected journalist who has written numerous articles on an Article V Convention. He has also authored the book, "Delusional Democracy--Fixing the Republic without overthrowing the Government" More information about Mr. Hirschhorn may be found on page 13 of this site.

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The John Birch Society

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While the John Birch Society (JBS) has blocked publication of responses by FOAVC to its anti-convention position on its website, FOAVC does not share the JBS enthusiasm for censorship. A letter was sent to the JBS by FOAVC in 2007. Mr. Joel Hirschhorn, co-founder of FOAVC also wrote two articles about an Article V Convention which received responses from JBS. All are reprinted below.

Following the publication of "Runaway American Brainwashing" by Mr. Joel S. Hirschhorn a response column was written by Mr. Warren Mass, editor of the John 'Birch Society Bulletin entitled, "A Second Constitutional Convention would Endanger Our Republic."
Letter to Mr. Joel S. Hirschhorn received from Mr. John F. McManus, President of JBS following publication of Mr. Hirschhorn's article "Healthy Political Faith."
FOAVC co-founder Bill Walker responds to Mr. McManus

Other Authors Published in 2007-2008

Phillip Durance: An Article V Convention Is Long Overdue!
Dr. Fred Foldvary: How California Lost Its Sovereignty
Dr. Robert Fowler: Twelve Steps to a True American Democracy
Alex S. Gabor: Impending Collapse of American Government Calls For New Constitutional Convention
Sanford Levinson: Testimony of Sanford V. Levinson - Ensuring the Continuity of the United States Government: A Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Guarantee a Functioning Congress (Published 2004; See Sanford V. Levinson's interview, (transcript here) with Bill Moyers (see video here)
Neal Ross: Power
Richard Waddell: Quest for Good Steering and Positive Control
Bill Walker: If Not Now Then When for an Article V Convention?(2009); Article V Constitutional Convention History (Excerpt from Walker v United States (2000) Overlength Federal Lawsuit; See link for full text of lawsuit)

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