The Catalan Independence Movement and Europe
In this op-ed, Javier Cercas contends that the Catalan independence movement is an attack on the rule of law and is part of a…
In this op-ed, Javier Cercas contends that the Catalan independence movement is an attack on the rule of law and is part of a…
German Social Democrat leader Martin Schulz has issued a call for a stronger federal union of European nations -- a "United States of Europe."…
In this op-ed, Trevor Burrus notes that Pennsylvania has recently become the fourth state to authorize online gambling. Burrus argues that attempts to extend…
James A. Gardner examines the federal architecture of the Canadian Constitution to explore how subnational units in Canada compete with the central government. Gardner…
In a report entitled "Governing Across the Divide," the National Academy of Public Administration identifies four best administrative strategies: enterprise-wide innovation, systematic interaction of…
Dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster has named the word federalism as a runner-up in its annual "Word of the Year" list. The editors report that searches…
A new study finds that, under the Affordable Care Act, the uninsured rate for adults ages 19 to 64 declined in all states and…
More than fifty mayors from across the United States and Canada have signed the Chicago Climate Agreement, a pledge to meet the emissions-reduction goals…
Colorado governor John Hickenlooper rallied a bipartisan group of governors again this week in a letter to Congress urging the renewal of the Children’s…
Last year, Massachusetts passed a law, known informally as the "egg law," requiring egg producers to adopt certain humane practices for chickens. Thirteen states…
The Trump administration has begun to tighten welfare programs. Leaders in many conservative states have been looking forward to a moment like this for…
The bill signed by President Trump helps states keep the Children's Health Insurance Program afloat, but it doesn't offer any reassurance that kids won't…
Lawsuits have been filed in Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri that could clear the way for interstate shipping of alcohol by retailers to all states.…
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