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.
A group of scholars consider the "nuanced relationship" between fiscal decentralization and fiscal sustainability in 185 nations. Read more here.
Chris McIsaak suggests that, in considering Social Security's future solvency, Congress should look to the states, which McIsaak contends "can provide some lessons for…
In an op-ed, Faizan Mustafa contends that the Indian "people have spoken" in the recent election and therefore the nation must return to "the noble ideas…
The states are policy innovators, developing new solutions to many of the most pressing issues facing the country.
John Boye Ejobowah addresses what he describes as crises in the Nigerian academy related to federalism and centrism. Read more here.
A group of scholars contend that Congress should not, as advocated in another article, suspend the Dormant Commerce Clause and allow individual states to…
Or Rosenboim traces how some proponents of what would become the European Union hoped that such a structure could improve the economic condition of European…
In the wake of the recent election in India, Louise Tillin writes that "the return of coalition politics in India will bring questions of federalism…
Ilya Somin writes that federalism, in the form of "sanctuary policies," offers a way for states and localities to resist federal executive overreach. Read…
Jared Brey reports that the federal government, through the Safe Streets for All program, has issued ninety-nine grants for improving local roadway safety projects.…
Nikhel Sus contends that the federalism principles behind the recent Trump v. Anderson U.S. Supreme Court decision, which barred states from removing former president Donald Trump…
Jonas-Sébastien Beaudry examines the implementation of the United Nation's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the Canadian legal system in light of…
Esmond Birnie reviews how devolution has affected the United Kingdom economically. 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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