Blue States: Emergency Declaration and Constitutional Convention?
The current political climate resembles a circus, and resisting the Trump administration can inadvertently become part of it. To counter this, a new form of political theatre is proposed, drawing inspiration from historical resistance movements. This involves blue states creating an invitation-only, embryonic constitutional convention to draft an interstate compact outlining rights, obligations, and funding. The compact would address Trump-era abuses, including crucial social programs and acknowledging the dangers of AI and climate change. Ultimately, the author hopes this initiative would shift focus away from the Trump presidency, potentially inspiring other states to join, and encouraging ordinary citizens to become politically involved.
John Q. Hosedrinker