Akinwole Kiyesi

Bio

Akinwole is an engineer whose interests include American constitutional history, congressional procedure, and democratic governance. One of his favorite books is 'Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy'.

Articles

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Black and white shot from the movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington wherein a character stands on the Senate floor holding papers spilling out of his hands as politicians look on.

How the Filibuster Perverts Democratic Government

The filibuster must not just be removed to protect democracy but also any other mechanisms that serve the same role of minority party veto.

The Third Founding