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.
Brad Riley describes how intergovernmental coalitions can benefit from parametric insurance -- that is, a non-traditional insurance policy that pays out on the occurrence…
Jesse Hartery considers the constitutionality of the proposed Alberta Sovereignty Act. Read more here.
A group of panelists discuss the state of Canadian federalism in an interview on the publicly funded channel TVO. You can watch the video…
Kenneth A. Shores and Matthew P. Steinberg examine the fiscal federalism aspects of K-12 funding in the wake of two educational crises. Read more…
The Center for the Study of Federalism, the Kansas State University College of Education, and several other sponsors will present a webinar on November…
Kirsten Matoy Carlson writes that the courts have failed to keep up with advances Congress has made in the relationship between the federal government and…
In an op-ed, Khim Lal Devkota asserts that the nation's reforms under the new constitution are occurring too slowly and that "the implementation of…
Kate Galloway and Melissa Castan explore the Love v. Commonwealth decision and how that decision -- and another case before the High Court of Australia -- affect…
Wendy E. Parmet contends that in the modern public health, political, and legal environment, "our federalism has become deadly." Read more here.
A group of scholars analyze how the institutions of three federal nations -- the United States, India, and Brazil -- empowered rather than constrained…
Michael B. Girrard has written a response to Danielle Stokes's recent article, "Renewable Energy Federalism."
A group of scholars contend that, in the political and economic turbulence of the past two decades, evidence about the efficacy of federalism is…
Jerry Dave Ntwari examines the role that federalism can play in bringing about progressive changes for marginalized groups in Southeast Asia. Read more here.
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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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