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.
The Congressional Research Service has issued a "Legal Sidebar" about cooperative federalism and the Clean Air Act. Read more here.
Ernest A. Young contends that cooperative federalism and other forces have changed the role of states in American separation of powers. He writes that…
Philippe van Gruisen and Jaroslaw Kantorowicz present a review of the literature on the macroeconomic implications of fiscal federalism. Read more here.
Jeffrey M. Schmitt questions the U.S. Supreme Court's use of the territorial framework of international law as the appropriate way to approach extraterritorial legislation by…
In a commentary on the American Association of Community Colleges website, Jim Hermes writes that a theme that runs throughout the Trump administration's proposed…
William Watkins argues that the Fourteenth Amendment should be treated as a nullity because, he contends, the amendment "inhibits federalism." Read more here.
The Dartmouth Review reflects on a recent visit to the university's campus by former New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu, who participated in a moderated discussion titled…
As the Trump administration curtails a variety of consumer protections, Michael Negron writes that the states should step up protections against abusive business practices. Read…
Grant Christensen contends that the 2022 reauthorization of the federal Violence Against Women Act marks the return of tribal judicial power, including authority over non-Indian…
Republican leaders in the Texas Legislature continue a decade-long trend of pushing legislation intended to curb local progressive measures by preempting local ordinances and…
The Pew Charitable Trusts examines why state Medicaid expenses continue to rise even as enrollment has declined. Read more here.
In an op-ed, Anita Chabria criticizes the Trump administration's approach to sanctuary jurisdictions and other issues, contending that "at the nexus of these efforts…
Alan Greenblatt has interviewed Matt Chase, executive director of the National Association of Counties, about how counties are responding to the influx of presidential…
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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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