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Should States Be Abolished?

American politics have reached a point where a radical solution may be needed. It’s worth thinking about, anyway, writes Stephen Legomsky.

Conflict at the drugstore: When pharmacists’ and patients’ values collide

If pharmacists wish to regulate themselves, history makes clear they need to define what it means to act in the public interest and ensure that other pharmacists comply. If not, the state has proved more than willing to step in and do the job for them. They may not like the results, writes Elizabeth Chiarello.

Researcher for a day

WashU engineer Marcus Foston regularly hosts middle school students to learn about cutting-edge science. It’s part of WashU’s immersive “Researcher for a Day” program.


The United States of no states?

The United States of no states?

What would America look like if there were no state governments? Stephen H. Legomsky, the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at WashU Law, tackles that question in his new book, “Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government,” published by Cambridge University Press.

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