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.
Nyla Ali Khan warns that the federal structure and constitutional integrity of India have recently been undermined by "maneuvers in the murky den of…
The Trump administration has released a report on homelessness as part of the administration's plan to increase the federal government's role in the issue…
Despite considerable financial help from the federal government, many states struggled to create their own marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act. At least six…
John Hudak and Christine Stenglein contend that the federal government response to immigration issues has been "grossly insufficient" and that states should therefore take…
Following in the wake of several ongoing federal investigations, nearly all the states are pursuing antitrust probes against Google and Facebook. In support of this, Texas…
Madsen Pirie briefly reviews how Switzerland's federal system developed and suggests that the nation is an exemplar of federalism. Read more here.
Trump administration officials have toured homeless camps in California as part of what appears to be an interest in bringing federal government action to…
Charles Oldfield writes that federal courts should apply a state-court pleading standard when reviewing fraudulent-joinder issues. He suggests that use of this standard "will…
Shayak Sarkar writes that although federal preemption doctrine limits states' power in immigration, a number of states are exploring expanding tax credits and other…
William J. Watkins Jr. contends that federalism can be used to resolve the abortion issue, concluding that if "we want to live together in peace,…
A study has revealed that food stamp recipients in some states would be hit harder than in other states under new rules proposed by the…
In an op-ed, Jody Freeman contends that the Trump administration has needlessly created uncertainty in the automotive industry by pushing to roll back Obama administration…
Bakshi Amit Kumar Sinha and Barna Ganguli analyze the nation's fiscal federalism and regional inequities. They conclude, in part, that "the principle of cooperative federalism…
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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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