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.
Lucas I. González explores whether federalism encourages inequality or whether transfers from a central government augment redistribution. He examines data from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia,…
Trevor George Gardner suggests that state and local resistance to federal marijuana policy provides a model for bringing about reform of what he contends…
Oxford University Press has announced that Publius: The Journal of Federalism has published its "Annual Review of American Federalism, 2017-2018." The review is free…
The Brennan Center for Justice's Michael Li writes about the uncertainties created by the latest North Carolina gerrymandering ruling handed down by a three-judge…
As a federal committee continues to work toward a state broadband framework, the National League of Cities has created a model code for small…
The Trump administration has proposed weakening rules relating to the disposal of ash from coal-fired power plants. The Obama administration had put rules in…
The Florida International University Law Review recently published an issue devoted to exploring the many legal and political aspects of environmental federalism. Read more here.
Hillary M. Hoffmann writes that, for more than a century, Congress's plenary power has been a powerful force in regulating the lives of indigenous…
Sarah Graham of the University of Sydney examines the polarization of American politics and how that plays out in America's federal system. She presents…
V. Geetha looks back at the career of the political leader and writer Muthuvel Karunanidhi, tracing the ways that his belief in federalism influenced…
A three-judge panel has declared North Carolina's congressional district map unconstitutional. In January, the judges had ruled the state's map unconstitutional on grounds that…
Jack Sheldon considers ways that England could gain distinct representation in a new system of intergovernmental relations. This issue needs to be explored because,…
Raghav Pandey explores the kind of autonomy that the states enjoy from the national government. He contends that a comparative study would reveal that…
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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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