Hayat Omar writes that, in the face of an increase of political violence in Africa, "despite the uneven results of federalism in African nations…
William Michael Treanor contends that Gouverneur Morris exerted a previously underestimated influence in creating the "Federalist Constitution." Read more here.
Timothy Harris analyzes the declining importance of state property law in takings jurisprudence. Read more here.
Adam B. Sopko examines recent efforts to seek protection of civil rights in state, rather than federal, courts. Read more here.
A group of scholars explore what they term "brute force (anti) federalism" -- the increasing use of trial and error tactics at the state…
A group of writers trace how federal and state leaders coordinated to bring about a more comprehensive vaccination program in the United States. Read…
Elin Royles seeks to better understand secessionist party strategy in Europe. Read more here.
In an op-ed, Alex Massie considers the challenges that still exist for the Scottish independence movement (password required). Read more here.
Scott Dodson explores the circumstances in which state law can affect federal jurisdiction. Read more here.
A group of scholars examine local implementation of federal and state eviction prevention policies during the Covid pandemic. Read more here.
Yannick Bury and Lars P. Feld have authored a chapter on German fiscal federalism for the Forum of Federation's Handbook of Fiscal Federalism. Read more…
In an op-ed, Ganesh Mandal criticizes the pace of progress in implementing the federalism-based changes outlined in the nation's constitution. Read more here.
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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