Federalism

When it comes to civil forfeiture, federalism matters. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Trump’s joke about civil forfeiture; or, why federalism matters

David Freddoso · February 7, 2017 8:18 pm

Obamacare repealed? California can pass its own version, if that's what its people really want. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Beltway Confidential

One conservative idea liberals will start to love in 2017

Jason Russell · December 27, 2016 6:52 pm

Our System Is Designed to Thwart Presidential Ambition

Jay Cost · December 17, 2016 11:30 am

It’s Frustrating at the Top

Jay Cost · December 16, 2016 6:15 am

Residents and businesses have been voting with their feet in favor of economic freedom. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

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Federal government should follow states’ example on economic freedom

Dean Stansel · December 15, 2016 12:01 am

Rather than putting temporary Bandaids on problems, the federal government and those working within it, President-elect Trump should seek to find real solutions. (AP Photo)

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Dear Trump: Blow up the system with a focus on federalism

Lisa Nelson · November 19, 2016 5:02 am

The Old Electoral College Try

Jay Cost · November 18, 2016 7:00 am

That Clinton envisions federal coercion to take on bullying makes the danger especially acute. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

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Clinton’s anti-bullying proposal: Feel-good federal policy at its worst

Neal McCluskey · October 31, 2016 5:06 pm

About 54 percent of Americans think the federal government does too much, while 41 percent say the feds should do more. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

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Do Americans think the federal government does too much?

Jason Russell · October 12, 2016 3:21 pm

Federal Judge Pushes Back Against Obama’s Unilateral Trans Bathroom Directive

Terry Eastland · August 23, 2016 6:59 pm

"I have great respect for our institutions of government," IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said in the statement to the House Judiciary Committee, a hearing he declined to attend. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Lawmakers: Time to impeach IRS chief

Pete Kasperowicz · June 1, 2016 12:54 pm

The top 12 states in the rankings have Republican governors, but some states under Democratic control are expected to do well also. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Beltway Confidential

Will your state’s economy do well in 2016?

Jason Russell · April 12, 2016 4:01 am