The important debate surrounding a possible Constitutional Convention is continuing unabated. WBEZ's Tony Arnold talked to Greg Pierce from United Power for Action and Justice this morning, who said the easiest ways to reform our regressive tax system is by changing the constitution itself. Just as he did in my feature article on the subject, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability executive director Ralph Martire provided the opposing view on Con-Con, arguing that hot button issues like gay marriage would crowd out a reasonable debate about taxes.

If you're interesting in learning more, check out the IVI-IPO Debate on the Constitutional Convention in Chicago tonight ( at the South Loop's SGI Cultural Center, 1455 S. Wabash). At the event, Dawn Clark Netsch, Rep. Paul Froehlich, and representatives from the League of Women Voters and United Power for Action and Justice will debate the merits of the proposal starting at 7:00 p.m, followed by a Q&A.