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Book on Federalism Studies

Carol S. Weissert has authored Rethinking Federalism Studies (Northampton, Mass.: Edward Elgar, 2023). The book explores the linking of scholarship to the politics of…

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American Federalism

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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Book on Federalism Studies

Carol S. Weissert has authored Rethinking Federalism Studies (Northampton, Mass.: Edward Elgar, 2023). The book explores the linking of scholarship to the politics of federalism in…

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Federalism and African Conflict

Hayat Omar writes that, in the face of an increase of political violence in Africa, "despite the uneven results of federalism in African nations…

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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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American Federalism

“Backwards” Federalism

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

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American Federalism

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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American Federalism

“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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American Federalism

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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Secessionist Party Demands in Europe

Elin Royles seeks to better understand secessionist party strategy in Europe. Read more here.

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The State of Scottish Independence

In an op-ed, Alex Massie considers the challenges that still exist for the Scottish independence movement (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

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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