Federalism

Does Congress have to tear down before it can build up?
Commentary | Craig Gurian | Federalism, Law
July 5, 2012 — The triumph of the Union in the American Civil War represented a new beginning for us as a single nation, not simply a federation of states.  Linguistically, we went from “these United...view
New effort to limit federal authority would make all federal laws and regulations subject to repeal by two-thirds of states
Original Reporting | Remapping Debate | Federalism
December 21, 2010 — As reported on Dec. 20 in The New York Times, opponents of various aspects of the modern-day exercise of federal power are seeking to pass a constitutional amendment that would...view
No negotiating with those who take constitutional authority hostage
Commentary | Craig Gurian | Civil rights, Federalism, Housing
December 21, 2010 — Opposition to lawful federal authority has had a long and ugly history, from South Carolina’s secession 150 years ago this week, to massive resistance to integration in modern day...view