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May 16, 2022

Paradiplomacy and Canadian Federalism

Tyler Elliott analyzes the role of provincial-level international diplomacy, or "regional paradiplomacy," within the context of relations between the United States and Canada. Read…

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May 16, 2022

“Electric Federalism”

The Canadian Climate Institute has issued a report on what the organization refers to as "electric federalism" -- the transformation of Canadian electricity systems…

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May 13, 2022

The Pace of Federalism in Nepal

Khim Lal Devkota warns that, for Nepal, "federalism does not automatically mean that all will be well," and that all seven of the nation's…

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American Federalism

May 13, 2022

Matching Federal Transit Aid for Localities

The federal government is offering billions of dollars to local transit agencies that are able to match the federal funds. Read more here.

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American Federalism

May 12, 2022

Are Local Governments Merely “Creatures of the State”?

Paul R. DeHart and Ronald J. Oakerson consider the accuracy of claims that local governments are no more than "creatures of the state." Read…

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May 12, 2022

Call for “Pragmatic Federalism” in Europe

In a speech at the European Parliament, Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy has called for a "pragmatic federalism" that would, over time, move…

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American Federalism

May 11, 2022

Will the Abortion Debate Lead to a Federalism Crisis?

An op-ed at The Recorder considers whether the deep-seated disagreements about abortion will lead to a federalism crisis (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

May 11, 2022

Red States Go to Court to Block Federal Immigration Policies

Republican-led states have filed almost 30 lawsuits or appeals in an effort to thwart Biden administration immigration policies. Read more here.

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May 10, 2022

Challenges to Democratic Transition in Myanmar

The Observer Research Foundation has issued a report analyzing the challenges to democracy faced by Myanmar and what role federalism might play in the…

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American Federalism

May 10, 2022

Federalism Post-Roe v. Wade

Jeff Greenfield explores what a possible post-Roe landscape would look like, including whether the way different states would react to a ruling striking down Roe would exemplify "federalism…

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American Federalism

May 9, 2022

Rural Communities Struggle to Access Federal Grants

Kylie Mohr and Theo Whitcomb examine why many rural communities continue to struggle to bring in federal grants. Read more here.

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May 9, 2022

Federalism Conference in Paris

An in-person and online conference on federalism will be held on May 24, 2022, at the Campus Condorcet, EHESS, Paris, France. Read more here and here.

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American Federalism

May 6, 2022

Has the Supreme Court Resurrected Nullification?

Lauren Moxley Beatty contends that, in its ruling in Whole Woman’s Health v. Jackson, the U.S. Supreme Court has "resurrected the zombie doctrine of nullification."…

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