Federalist Papers
Coverage of Federalist Papers in the Nexus archive.
- The University of Tennessee’s new civics degree should treat citizenship as a practice
The University of Tennessee is offering a new major in Civic and Constitutional Thought starting in Fall Semester 2026, following approval by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the UT Board of Trustees. The curriculum covers American political thought and requires students to complete professional-development practicums. Critics argue that the program must intentionally connect foundational knowledge with media literacy and civic action skills for true effectiveness.
- JOHN YOO: The left's Supreme Court panic collapses under the weight of the facts
The Supreme Court's recent decisions challenge leftist claims of a conservative agenda aligned with Donald Trump, showing rulings that prioritize constitutional principles over political interests. Democratic leaders criticize the Court for favoring Trump, but the article argues the Court's actions reflect long-term constitutional goals rather than partisan policies.
- Democrats, Republicans alike focus on states’ rights as a way out of America’s political woes
Democrats and Republicans are advocating for states' rights to reduce federal influence and political polarization. Examples include Utah's Federalism Commission, California's lawsuit against federal National Guard deployment, and Minnesota Democrats pushing for state oversight after an immigration officer incident. Both parties aim to shift decision-making to states to mitigate national policy swings.
- Democrats, Republicans alike focus on states’ rights as a way out of America’s political woes
Democrats and Republicans are emphasizing states' rights as a strategy to address political divisions, with Democrats opposing President Donald Trump's agenda and both parties seeking to shift more decision-making to state governments. Examples include California challenging federal National Guard deployment and Minnesota Democrats advocating for state oversight after a federal immigration operation. Bipartisan efforts aim to rebalance state-federal authority through groups like Utah's Federalism Commission.