The Federalism Library is an online multimedia collection of articles, books, and podcasts exploring contemporary and classic questions related to federalism. It includes material created by the Center for the Study of Federalism, as well as carefully curated information from prominent writers on federalism.
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Robbie Sequeira writes that the Trump administration's support for using taxpayer dollars for private schooling could be a significant boost to similar, state-level efforts. Read more…
The Ballard Spahr law firm has released a podcast episode with Dan Awrey discussing his paper, "Money and Federalism," which calls for the enactment of…
The conservative leader and House of Commons member Pierre Poilievre has announced a platform for Quebec calling for treatment of Canadian provinces as partners rather…
The Commonwealth Fund has released a report detailing how potential federal cuts to Medicaid could trigger decreased state revenue, widespread job losses, and reduced…
Fred O. Smith Jr. and Peter O'Neill outline the background of the Younger v. Harris decision, adding context to the significant U.S. Supreme Court case that limited federal court…
Jorge Barrera-Rojas considers how the existing framework for coordinated rulemaking could "empower states, local communities, and parents in K–12 governance." Read more here.
A group of writers with Young European Federalists contend that federalism offers crucial support to democracy, and that " federalism remains the answer to nationalist…
Jonathan Adler writes that most of the "tsunami" of lawsuits filed by states against actions of the Trump administration simply reflect policy disagreements with…
William Jones contends that the most active -- and arguably most effective -- resistance to the Trump administration stems from the states, in the…
Drew Altman reports that if the federal government cuts Medicaid funding, most states will not replace that funding. Read more here.
Paul Anderson has written Territorial Politics in Catalonia and Scotland: Nations in Flux (Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press, 2024). The author explores the evolution of territorial politics…
Joseph Ho analyzes the challenges that Canada's federal structure presents in the context of adhering to international treaties. Read more here.
A group of scholars examine what drives English devolution and how the current path of that devolution, which they contend empowers large urban areas and neglects…
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Federalism is American government’s best kept secret. Its influence is pervasive and profound. Though not mentioned in the Constitution, federalism’s meaning and application have been at the center of disputes from 1776 to the Civil War to our current culture wars. We are scholars who focus on federalism, and through this podcast, we explore how federalism, from practice to theory, shapes our politics, policies, culture, society, and daily life.
Federalism’s influence on American government, culture and society is pervasive and profound, yet often unexplored. This short podcast examines single, practical topics to show how federalism’s influence is real and relevant in average citizens’ daily lives.
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