Federalism
Prince of the Outback
Meet the wheat farmer who led a successful secession from Western Australia.
Court Blocks Utah Law Restricting Federal Agents' Power To Enforce State Law
Utah is trying to limit D.C. authority over vast public lands
States Outlaw Enforcement of Federal Gun Restrictions
Reasserting federalism to challenge top-down authoritarian decision making
Opinion: Mike Lee Speech on Federalism Shows Why FreedomWatch Should Be Brought Back
Judge Napolitano's Fox Business show was cancelled last February
States Have the Power To Legalize Marijuana, Says Congressional Research Service
That whole federalism thing
Defending Marriage, Fighting Democracy
The federal government's refusal to recognize same-sex unions intrudes on state autonomy.
Gay Marriage and States' Rights: A Reason.com Debate
Does the legal challenge against Proposition 8 violate the principles of federalism?
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Federal Trucking Laws
Conflict with New Hampshire consumer protections
The Federalist Case Against the Defense of Marriage Act
The debate over gay marriage and federal power reaches the Supreme Court.
Civil Liberties, Healthcare, Fuel State Pushback Against Federal Power
D.C. has everybody worried
Will the Right Come Around on Pot?
The government should not be allowed to tell individuals what they can smoke.
Federal Authority Over States Takes Central Stage at Supreme Court
What is this "federalism" of which you speak?
The Perils of Pushing Pot Prohibition
Most Americans say the feds should not interfere with marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington.
Indiana Republicans Split Over Challenging Federal Power
It's the old establishment against the young turks
Poll: Americans Don't Want Marijuana Users, Growers or Sellers Arrested By Feds
Reason-Rupe poll finds overwhelming opposition to federal marijuana arrests in states that legalize it and a majority of Americans favor treating marijuana like alcohol
Poll: Americans Don't Want Marijuana Users, Growers or Sellers Arrested By Feds
Reason-Rupe poll finds overwhelming opposition to federal marijuana arrests in states that legalize it and a majority of Americans favor treating marijuana like alcohol
Obamacare Creates Headaches for State Regulators
Conflicting rules and looming deadlines make for much fun
Social Policy Fuels Push for Renewed Federalism
States want more autonomy, less command, from D.C.
Shopping Around for a Better Life
It's good that we have places like Texas and New Hampshire to which fed-up citizens can escape.
Smoking Pot and Tying the Knot
Familiarity is breeding tolerance of marijuana and gay marriage.