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.
Jeetendra Vishwakarma writes that increasing malapportionment for seats in Parliament is increasing tensions between the nation's southern and northern states. Vishwakarma urges a "concessionary federalism"…
Elle Eshleman examines how changes in standing doctrine "implicate federalism" when federal courts sit in diversity in state wage-and-hour claims. Read more here.
Aaron N. Coleman and Adam L. Tate note that Section II of the Articles of Confederation preserved to the states all powers not specifically delegated…
Matthew L.M. Fletcher writes that many litigants in tribal courts struggle to obtain justice because of federal government sovereignty defenses. Read more here.
Daniel Chang and Andy Miller report that many conservative Southern lawmakers are rethinking their opposition to Medicaid expansion (password required). Read more here.
In an op-ed, Keith B. Richburg contends that the civil war in Myanmar is at a turning point, and that the Biden administration should…
Rick Eberstadt writes that Alabama v. Williams is "a federalism case to watch" because, if the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear it, the high court…
In an op-ed, Martin Van Staden contends that South Africa's municipalities would benefit from less control by the national government. Read more here.
Katie R. Eyer and Karen Tani argue that disability-rights rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court have underpinned much of the "new federalism" movement of the…
Dai Morgan writes that federalism should remain a viable option for Wales and that the region should gain more control over public spending and…
A group of scholars contend that state legal reforms in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic have weakened the nation's ability to combat future pandemics.…
Robert L. Greenberg explores whether individuals who use cannabis legally under state law can be stripped of their Second Amendment rights under federal law.…
Sean Mueller and Pirmin Bundi consider how language is associated with different political attitudes in federal nations. 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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