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.
Glenn Kessler explores the seemingly contradictory positions that Republicans in Congress have taken on whether the federal government, as well as Republican-leaning states, should…
Jessica Bulman-Pozen and Olatunde C.A. Johnson consider Washington DC's constitutional case for statehood. Read more here.
A group of writers explore the fiscal federalism challenges faced by Canada's three territories. Read more here.
Jenna Bednar and Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar explore how efforts to negate the 2020 presidential election outcome were underpinned by "the malign use of the United…
Michael D.O. Rusco explores the concept of "competitive sovereign erosion," or the subsuming of one sovereign by another sovereign within the same nation. Rusco…
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to review a constitutional challenge filed by Texas to the Indian Child Welfare Act, Matthew L. Fletcher…
Michael J. Kelly considers the relationship between the federal government and U.S. Territories and suggests that the House of Representatives should create a Permanent…
In an op-ed, Rob Breakenridge contends that supporting federalism is the best way for Alberta to participate in the production and sale of liquified…
The Federalism Index Project offers a frequently updated "tracker" that lists federalism-related bills, policies, and litigation, as well as other items touching on federalism…
Tracy Beck Fenwick explores the role of "executive federalism" as practiced by former prime minister Scott Morrison during the Covid-19 pandemic. Fenwick writes that…
Federalism US has prepared an analysis of American intergovernmental responses to Covid-19. The report also includes suggested action items. Read more here.
Jörg Broschek examines the differing approaches that Canadian provinces took toward the Covid-19 pandemic and how successful the different approaches were at limiting the effects…
Ilya Somin has reviewed Principles Matter: The Constitution, Progressives, and the Trump Era, by Carlos A. Ball. 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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