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.
Dave Owen and Hannah J. Wiseman contend that coequal federalism -- when federal and state officials collaborate within a single agency that makes decisions binding on the federal government and the states -- should receive more scholarly attention and use.…
In an op-ed, Kenneth F. Payne lauds the role that federalism played in the most recent presidential election. Read more here.
Several writers with Governing call for a strengthening of American federalism "from the bottom up." Read more here.
The Forum of Federations has released a podcast episode focusing on how federalism has been used in the effort to achieve peace and development in Ethiopia,…
Treasury nominee Janet Yellen has indicated her support for increased federal funding for state and localities. Read more here.
A lack of funding assistance from the federal government has increasingly led some states and localities to seek public-private partnerships (password required). Read more…
Jacob Sullum contends that Joe Biden's decision to order a more limited mask mandate than what he originally called for reflects an appropriate limitation…
Liberty University will host a conference on March 5-6 titled, "Culture and Crisis: Reconciling Constitutionalism and Federalism in a Time of Crisis." Read more…
Sarosh Nagar considers the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic and concludes that "the virus exploited the structural fragility of federalism" to the detriment of the…
Stephanie Cooper Blum explores whether and how the federal government could implement a national pandemic statute. Read more here.
The National Constitution Center will host an online, bipartisan discussion of key issues relating to federalism and states' rights on January 26. Read more…
Abdirashid Diriye Kalmoy traces the development of federalism in Somalia and contends that "federalism has failed" in the nation. Read more here.
President-elect Joe Biden has announced a plan to provide $350 billion in emergency relief to states and localities (password required). 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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