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.
In an op-ed, Paul Waldman contends that the abortion and gun-rights debates "will see the American right all but abandon its alleged commitment to…
Michela Giorcelli analyzes how fiscal decentralization affects local services. Read more here.
Moez Abeidi considers whether a federal system of government would help unite the people of Libya. Read more here.
Anastasia E. Lacina explores how the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, which affirmed protections for LGBTQ employees, has been handled by state…
President Biden has, on the second anniversary of George Floyd's death, signed an executive order requiring the U.S. Justice Department to develop best practices…
Raf Geneens and Helder De Schutter argue for a tripartite, rather than the traditionally understood bipartite, model of federalism. Read more here.
A senior broadband official with the Biden administration has offered suggestions to localities about how to more readily access federal broadband funds. Read more…
Daniel Vock reports that an organization of city transportation officials is calling on the federal government to require vehicle manufacturers to demonstrate improved safety…
Emmanuel Arnaud examines the federal prosecution of local criminal activity in Puerto Rico. Read more here.
In an op-ed, Lee Habeeb reviews several federalism-related issues in the United States and suggests that "federalism is on a roll." Read more here.
Cary Coglianese contends that Congress should pass legislation giving the federal government clear authority to create a "rational, nationally coordinated strategy that meets the challenges…
Karen Tani looks at the history of the Pennhurst litigation and how it ultimately "limited the role of the federal government in the lives of all Americans." Read…
Hanna Kleider and Simon Toubeau analyze the policy consequences of decentralization and offer five conclusions about how this field can develop a coherent research approach. Read more…
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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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