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 Brennan Center for Justice has updated its roundup of partisan and racial gerrymandering litigation. Read more here.
Writing that "federalism isn't just a fluffy theory," Kevin D. Williamson contends that power should be pushed downward, back to state legislatures. Read more here.
Andrew Coyne writes that the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal's recent ruling in favor of federal carbon-pricing legislation should "be counted as something of a…
Nilakantan RS reviews two books that examine how India manages the fiscal aspects of its federalist structure (password required). Read more here.
Kunja Rai writes that Nepal's transition to federalism faces challenges from leaders and bureaucrats, contending that although Nepal has adopted a federal system, "it…
The Institute for Research on Public Policy has published a video discussion featuring several experts on relations between the federal government and indigenous peoples. Read…
More than a dozen states are exploring importing prescription drugs from Canada in an effort to lower drug costs. The states are, however, receiving…
Last fall, the Trump administration offered several ways that the states could avoid a number of Affordable Care Act requirements. So far, no states…
The Rockefeller Institute of Government has prepared a report on how states are legalizing marijuana even as the substance remains illegal under federal law.…
Franita Tolson contends that the Constitution's Elections Clause gives Congress broader authority to regulate elections and protect fundamental voting rights than has been previously…
Glyndwr Cennydd Jones writes that the United Kingdom should consider a more federal arrangement, contending that if a culturally identifiable group that views itself as a…
Robert Csehi examines the relationship between federalism and the stringency of balanced budget rules (BBRs) by comparing Canada, the European Union, and the United…
Derek T. Muller argues that partisan gerrymandering reform is best suited to the political process and not the judiciary. 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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