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.
Dennis Langen and Larissa Lees analyze a recent appellate decision that considered the constitutionality -- and the role federalism plays within that assessment --…
Tyler Elliott analyzes the role of provincial-level international diplomacy, or "regional paradiplomacy," within the context of relations between the United States and Canada. Read…
The Canadian Climate Institute has issued a report on what the organization refers to as "electric federalism" -- the transformation of Canadian electricity systems…
Khim Lal Devkota warns that, for Nepal, "federalism does not automatically mean that all will be well," and that all seven of the nation's…
The federal government is offering billions of dollars to local transit agencies that are able to match the federal funds. Read more here.
Paul R. DeHart and Ronald J. Oakerson consider the accuracy of claims that local governments are no more than "creatures of the state." Read…
In a speech at the European Parliament, Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy has called for a "pragmatic federalism" that would, over time, move…
An op-ed at The Recorder considers whether the deep-seated disagreements about abortion will lead to a federalism crisis (password required). Read more here.
Republican-led states have filed almost 30 lawsuits or appeals in an effort to thwart Biden administration immigration policies. Read more here.
The Observer Research Foundation has issued a report analyzing the challenges to democracy faced by Myanmar and what role federalism might play in the…
Jeff Greenfield explores what a possible post-Roe landscape would look like, including whether the way different states would react to a ruling striking down Roe would exemplify "federalism…
Kylie Mohr and Theo Whitcomb examine why many rural communities continue to struggle to bring in federal grants. Read more here.
An in-person and online conference on federalism will be held on May 24, 2022, at the Campus Condorcet, EHESS, Paris, France. Read more here and 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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