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.
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The Local Government Chronicle has published an article tracing the progress of devolution within England in the context of the national government's devolution priority…
Ray Nothstine writes that preparation by some Democratic-led states to resist Trump administration policies reflects merely partisan maneuvering rather than an appreciation of federalism (password required).…
Mario Polèse considers the state of Canadian bilingualism and suggests that the nation is "de facto" moving in the direction of a Swiss-style language split.…
Nelson Lund writes that "virtually everyone" agrees that state courts are bound by the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretations of federal law. Lund contends that…
Patrick Murphree argues that courts handling federal multidistrict litigation should promptly rule on motions to remand because, among other reasons, doing so "preserves the…
Dani Tahrawi calls for the establishment of a semi-autonomous Sunni Arab region in Iraq, something that Tahrawi contends is permitted by Iraq's federal structure.…
Nicole Huberfeld writes that the U.S. Supreme Court has adopted a "formal, separate-spheres vision of federalism that favors states’ rights, regardless of states’ capacity…
Rosa Hayes considers the frequency with which climate-related municipal ordinances have been preempted under federal or state law. She contends that many such ordinances have…
The "Ad Law Reading Room" of the Yale Journal of Regulation has a preview of David Chen's upcoming article, "Immigration Status Federalism." Read more here.
Olisa Agbakoba writes that a recently proposed tax reform bill offers an opportunity for Nigeria to restructure its federal system and embrace a form of fiscal federalism that could…
Jaroslaw Kantorowicz and Stefan Voigt consider whether states in federal systems enjoy a higher degree of constitutional compliance -- that is, in the words of…
R. Sai Spandana reviews key 2024 rulings of the Supreme Court of India, focusing on decisions involving the balance of power between the national government…
Ammar Shamaileh asks whether the idea of federalism in Syria remains "taboo." He suggests that federalism could "partially address some of the most pressing challenges…
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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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