federalism
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Federalism can provide solutions to pressing concerns like caring for individuals with disabilities
Federalism ensures that these critical decisions can be made by representatives closest to the people who will be affected by them.
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‘Structure Over Politics’: Utah leads the way on strengthening the role of the states
While the Constitution clearly assigns some matters to the federal government, like national defense or interstate commerce, the bulk of the decisions that affect day-to-day life, such as public safety, family, environmental protection, etc., are to be made by the…
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The Supreme Court’s campaign finance ruling shows why states need a voice
State or national laws addressing campaign finance are made by legislators but are inevitably challenged in court and resolved after a time by judges. Whatever one thinks about the specific resolutions, our nation needs a robust debate about whether that…
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Who American Voters Trust to Run Elections – A Sutherland Institute/Y2 Analytics Survey
If lawmakers strive to craft their reforms by advancing competent and accountable election administration, they may find the legislative success that they are looking for.
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How Utah is bringing hidden federal guidance into the open
Support for these laws has been entirely bipartisan. Ensuring the people of the state and their representatives are aware of direction from federal agencies, and can challenge it where necessary, is not a party issue.
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Opinion: Utah voter roll audit proves that federalism in elections is working
There is no need for federal bureaucracy involvement if the evidence shows that state and local election officials are doing their jobs.
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Federalism isn’t about states’ rights. It’s about responsibilities.
Federalism is implicated in a wide range of current controversies, like the conduct of elections, business regulation, even immigration. Sometimes, though, the way we talk about it obscures its nature and purpose.
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Geographic mobility: Its promises and discontents
The constitutional values of faith, family and freedom engender an interconnected populace, intergenerational strength and a robust civil society. Were there a restoration of these pillars of culture, more places would feel like home.
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The DOJ’s voter roll demand has a federalism problem
The DOJ’s attempt to obtain state voter registration information is hard to square with the constitutional arrangement.
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Volunteerism and Federalism: What local civic culture can teach us about elections
Americans trust locally run elections far more than national ones. Centralizing election administration in Washington could weaken trust and undermine federalism.