Federalism and Medical Product Procurement
The Health Affairs blog examines how federalism is affecting the procurement of medical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.
The Health Affairs blog examines how federalism is affecting the procurement of medical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.
Noting that three groups of governors have created regional pacts to work together to combat the coronavirus outbreak, Richard Kreitner suggests that these leaders…
James C. Capretta contends that "out of a misplaced conception of federalism," President Trump is mistaken in the way he is deferring to the states…
In an op-ed, Ilya Somin warns that loosening constitutional constraints on the federal government during the coronavirus pandemic "will set a dangerous precedent." Read…
The Trump administration has announced a plan for a return to normalcy but places responsibility for deciding when virus-related restrictions should be relaxed on the…
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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.