Federalism


One Nation?

One Nation?

The United States is “one nation,” right? We say it every day from the time we’re in kindergarten in the Pledge of Allegiance. “One nation, under God, indivisible.” The problem is it’s not true. View this post on Instagram A post...

The Beauty of Federalism

Federalism has been obliterated over the decades by the relentless march of consolidation. But it still exists, as we have seen with coronavirus policies. It's not that state governments are great – they're awful too – but federalism at least gives...

The Great American Myth

The Independence Day holiday always brings out one of the greatest American myths – the notion that the United States are “one nation.” The idea is not only wrong – it’s dangerous. This idea that the United States are "one...