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.
Aradhya Sethia writes that conflicts between the national government and some of the states over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019 and the National…
A Note in the Harvard Law Review suggests that new states should be admitted to the union to ensure equal representation. The author contends that "the…
The Federal Communications Commission announced that five states have been placed on a list of states that diverted 911 wireless and telephone fees from…
A growing number of states and localities are working to ensure that inmates keep their Medicaid benefits. Read more here.
In an op-ed, Stewart Harris reviews the limits of local governments' power and suggests that local Second Amendment sanctuary declarations are simply political statements…
Jürg Martin Gabriel suggests that both the United Kingdom and Switzerland have attempted, in dealing with the European Union, to preserve respect for national…
Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute writes that reducing federal funding will help restore responsible government. Edwards contends that such spending, "rather than being…
A new study has concluded that the Medicaid expansion included in the Affordable Care Act improved people's health in southern states. Read more here.
A group of states are trying to keep climate-change litigation begun by Rhode Island in state, rather than federal, court. The defendant oil and…
The Pew Charitable Trust's Stateline offers a round up of its coverage of cannabis-related legal developments, including reporting on the conflict between the federal government and…
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Amendments has announced that it will pursue a shift to a federal form of government. Read more…
This term the U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal stemming from the politically motivated closure of two lanes of the George Washington bridge.…
Many state and local officials who are not covered by Social Security face risks to their retirement security as states and localities cut pension…
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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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