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.
Nkasi Wodu writes that "Nigeria continues to suffer the effects of its flawed federalism," which stems from the 1966 "unification decree" by which most…
Richard Primus suggests that the Framers intended the Constitution's enumeration of Congress's powers to empower, not limit, Congress. He contends that the prevalence of concurrent…
In an op-ed, Jonah Goldberg writes that Texas's recently dismissed lawsuit to subvert the results of the presidential election "is a betrayal of everything…
Emergency pandemic funding under the federal CARES Act for rent relief must be distributed by states and nonprofits by the end of the year,…
A group of scholars contend that states and localities, which administer elections and have refuted claims of widespread voter fraud, are serving as bulwarks…
A Note in Harvard Law Review explores judicial takings, judicial federalism, and the legacy of Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins. Read more here.
Michael A. Blaakman explores the "marketplace of American federalism" -- land speculation across state lines in the nation's early years (password required). Read more…
Alan Greenblatt writes that, during the pandemic, federalism has been "a boon to health and election management." Read more here.
Robert J. Miller examines McGirt v. Oklahoma, the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that restored much of Oklahoma to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Read more…
Budget constraints stemming from the coronavirus pandemic could lead states to cut Medicaid funding, which in turn would lead to the loss of federal…
U.S. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell is recommending passing a scaled-down coronavirus relief package that would not include assistance to states and localities. Read…
Tom Gardner suggests that although the nation's system of ethnic federalism is facing serious challenges, "changes to the constitution need not spell the end of…
Christopher Z. Mooney has written The Study of US State Policy Diffusion: What Hath Walker Wrought? (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2020). Mooney traces the…
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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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