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American Federalism

State Attorney General and National Policymaking 

The Tenth Circuit Historical Society will present an in-person and online event titled, "Federalism on Trial: State Attorneys General and National Policymaking in Contemporary…

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Federalism and Iowa’s Policy Changes 

Chris Ingstad and John Hendrickson examine recent legislative changes in Iowa and suggest that the changes illustrate that the new laws show "federalism at…

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Other Federal Countries

A renewed push for Federalism in the Philippines? 

In a recent speech, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for the distribution of power across the nation. Otherwise, Marcos warned, "if Manila falls, the…

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American Federalism

New York, Migrants, and Clashing Policies 

Ilya Somin contends that New York City's migrant challenges stem from an unworkable combination of federal work restrictions and local housing policies. Read more…

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Other Federal Countries

“Handbook of Fiscal Federalism” Released 

The Forum of Federations has released its Handbook of Fiscal Federalism, featuring the contributions of an international group of scholars. Read more here.

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Comparative Federalism

Federalism for Sri Lanka

Daya Gamage contends that the United States has, since the 1980s, pressured Sri Lanka to implement a federal structure for the nation

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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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Bioethics and American Federalism

Leslie P. Francis and John G. Francis review arguments supporting federalism and consider such arguments in the context of basic aspects of healthcare. Read…

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Presentation on Voting Rights Federalism

The Princeton Electoral Innovation Lab has posted an online presentation by Nicholas Stephanopoulos titled, "Voting Rights Federalism." You can view the presentation here.

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The Rhetoric of the Scottish Independence Debate

Nick Lewis explores whether political elites in Scotland contribute to nationalist/unionist division through their rhetoric. Read more here.

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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 for “Wicked Problems”

Nancy Augustine discusses the intergovernmental system in the United States, which she suggests "has not been prioritized." Read more here.

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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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