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 most recent mass shooting in Florida has prompted states across the nation to consider gun control legislation. Some states are moving forward with…
A number of states have begun to crack down on allegedly abusive collection practices of federal student loan servicers. In response to intense lobbying…
The Trump administration is allowing states to experiment with work requirements and other eligibility rules. This process is driving up administrative costs, causing some…
President Trump met with governors from both parties to discuss the merits of arming school teachers as a way to better protect students from…
Idaho has given health insurers latitude to avoid some Affordable Care Act requirements by allowing insurers to offer plans that do not meet the ACA's…
The Trump administration has cleared the way for states to charge Medicaid recipients higher premiums for coverage. A number of states have moved quickly to do…
Paolo Dardanelli and Sean Mueller trace Switzerland's evolving federalism process from 1848 to 2010. They write that, overall, legislative centralization has been wide-ranging, while…
Christine Kwon and Marissa Roy write that, as a candidate, Donald Trump promised to end sanctuary cities. They contend that this has not happened,…
Dozens of states, counties, and cities have filed lawsuits against opioid manufacturers for harm alleged to have resulted from opioid drugs. U.S. Health and…
A number of states are trying to enforce net neutrality and avoid the Federal Communication Commission's stance on the issue by ordering their agencies…
In this blog piece, Karlo Basta looks at recent events in Catalonia, including why Spain and those in favor of Catalan independence have struggled…
Dulyapak Preecharush traces the history of federalism in Myanmar, noting that federalism-building has been an arduous task for the nation. Read more here.
The attorneys general of every state, U.S. territory, and the District of Columbia have sent a letter to Congress asking for increased protections against…
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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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