Nuke the Filibuster?

The Senate: thoughtful and deliberative institution or undemocratic wankers?

[PHOTO: Mitch McConnell standing at the podium with his hands out]
Mitch McConnell lording over his filibustering minions. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images

The filibuster was created by accident. Now, it’s one of the most controversial and crucial components of our clunky mess of a government. But is it a good thing or a bad thing? On this episode of Boom! Lawyered, Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy dig into whether the filibuster helps or hurts progressives in the long run, how to work around it, and whether those workarounds offer any path to stronger abortion protections.

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