Eagle columnist Carole Owens writes: "In the Federalist Paper No. 10 in 1787, Madison called it the mischiefs of faction. When factions formed, persuaded and turned to violence, Madison did
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<p>The filibuster, as currently constructed, violates what West Virginia founder Waitman Willey described as “the great fundamental political right of the majority to rule.” West Virginia’s quest to improve their democracy offers lessons on how to heal our own.</p>