Troy E. Smith

Federalism researcher

[Troy E. Smith @TroyESmith4]

The Declaration is a covenant.

[Kite & Key Media @kiteandkeymedia]

America’s system of federalism lets states tailor laws to their citizens’ needs.

It also lets them outlaw common behaviors that are perfectly legal in the rest of the country. Our new Short looks at three of the quirkiest examples.

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@elonmusknews30 Absolutely.

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[Daniel Goldman @danielsgoldman]

This is an absolute *must read* opinion from Judge Wilkinson on the Fourth Circuit - a very conservative judge - in the Abrego Garcia case.

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@ElonMuskAOC Yes

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Opinion: American students need civic education https://t.co/amE3kPCnwH

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The Impact of Your Giving to CCS - #GivingTuesday 2024 https://t.co/yq0QVm7g8R via @YouTube Learn about the public benefits provided by the Center for Constitutional Studies.

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Check out This Constitution podcast for stimulating conversations and insights on different aspects and contemporary issues related to the U.S. Constitution - listen here: https://t.co/wlUyqDOJTM

[Jack Miller Center @JackMillerCtr]

.@CCSUVU invites applicants for its M.A. program in Constitutional Government, Civics, and Law. The program offers two tracks of study: one for educators and another for individuals pursuing doctoral studies. The application deadline is March 25, 2025. https://t.co/pdP6PPs71A

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[Glenn Loury @GlennLoury]

I'm curious how many of my followers—especially my younger followers—know about Václav Havel, the great Czech playwright and freedom fighter. He's one of my heroes. Read his essay "The Power of the Powerless"—it'll blow your mind and change your life!

[Troy E. Smith @TroyESmith4]

Some popular memes about the self and happiness are harmful. Boyle's description of this problem and her solution are worth considering. If you want to get to the meat, skip to the last section "The Gospel of Seriousness".
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I enjoyed talking to Boyd Matheson about the Masters degree program in Constitutional Studies at UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY - https://t.co/ErAnRlCPmq

[Center for Constitutional Studies at UVU @CCSUVU]

Listen to @CCSUVU's Dr. Troy Smith discuss the new Master of Arts in #Constitutional Government, #Civics & Law with @BoydMatheson on @kslnewsradio's 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 June 26: https://t.co/w23NVSLtSl. The first cohort of the program began classes this week @UVU.

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[Federalism Index Project @FedIndex]

"The preservation and strengthening of our federal system depend in the last analysis on the self restraint and responsibility, as well as the wisdom, of our actions as citizens.

If we are not willing to leave some room for diversity of policy, to tolerate some lack of uniformity in standards, even in many matters which are of national concern about which we may feel strongly, the essence of federalism, even if not the legal fiction, will have been lost."