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American Federalism

The Federalist Papers, Reconsidered

Sanford Levinson reviews how commonly the Federalist Papers are taught in American schools, and he considers what value the essays continue to offer readers.…

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Judicial Federalism and Claims in State Courts

Isaiah Ogren and Adam Flaherty contend that state courts have a constitutional obligation to hear at least some federal injury claims.

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States’ Rights and the State Indictment of Donald Trump

Stefanie Lindquist writes that Georgia's indictment of Donald Trump is a confirmation of states' rights, and that "prosecutions at both levels represent the very…

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Federalism and the Georgia Indictment of Donald Trump

In an op-ed, Norman Eisen and Amy Lee Copeland contend that the most recent indictment against Donald Trump offers "a reminder of the genius…

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Federalism and the Georgia Indictment of Donald Trump

In an op-ed, Norman Eisen and Amy Lee Copeland contend that the most recent indictment against Donald Trump offers "a reminder of the genius of American…

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Gouverneur Morris and the Federalist Constitution

William Michael Treanor contends that Gouverneur Morris exerted a previously underestimated influence in creating the "Federalist Constitution." Read more here.

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“Backwards” Federalism

Timothy Harris analyzes the declining importance of state property law in takings jurisprudence. Read more here.

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State Court Civil-Rights Protections

Adam B. Sopko examines recent efforts to seek protection of civil rights in state, rather than federal, courts. Read more here.

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“Brute Force (Anti) Federalism”

A group of scholars explore what they term "brute force (anti) federalism" -- the increasing use of trial and error tactics at the state…

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Cooperative Federalism and Vaccines

A group of writers trace how federal and state leaders coordinated to bring about a more comprehensive vaccination program in the United States. Read…

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The Effect of State Law on Federal Jurisdiction

Scott Dodson explores the circumstances in which state law can affect federal jurisdiction. Read more here.

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Local Implementation of Federal and State Eviction Policies

A group of scholars examine local implementation of federal and state eviction prevention policies during the Covid pandemic. Read more here.

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Federalism and Virtual Healthcare Care

A group of scholars propose a new conceptual framework -- made necessary, they contend, by the patchwork of federal and state policies and regulations relating to…

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Federalism is American government’s best kept secret. Its influence is pervasive and profound. Though not mentioned in the Constitution, federalism’s meaning and application have been at the center of disputes from 1776 to the Civil War to our current culture wars. We are scholars who focus on federalism, and through this podcast, we explore how federalism, from practice to theory, shapes our politics, policies, culture, society, and daily life.

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Federalism’s influence on American government, culture and society is pervasive and profound, yet often unexplored. This short podcast examines single, practical topics to show how federalism’s influence is real and relevant in average citizens’ daily lives.

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