I want to start by thanking the extraordinary faculty of Hofstra Law School for this honor. It\u27s wonderful to be here, and you have treated me with extraordinary graciousness. Today I\u27m going to offer you a user\u27s guide to progressive federalism. I should emphasize that while I\u27ll be attaching the word progressive to federalism, my main point is that federalism doesn\u27t have a political valence. We often associate federalism with conservatism, but that\u27s pure foolishness on our part. Federalism is a powerful weapon no matter what your political preferences. It can be a source of resistance and, more importantly, it can provide incentives for moderation in the long run. The reason I\u27ll talk to you today about progressi...