OUR CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY AND THE MINORiTY VETO: A CASE AGAINST THE FILIBUSTER.

The article focuses on the history and impact of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate, particularly in relation to civil rights legislation. It discusses how the filibuster has evolved over time and its use in obstructing popular reform on various issues. It highlights the recent examples of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act being blocked by filibusters, which has raised concerns about the effectiveness and compatibility of the filibuster.