Renegade Cities, Public Policy, and the Dilemmas of Federalism

Explores The Emergence Of Local Policy Activism And Its Impact In A Number Of State And Federal Policy Arenas. When Local Activism Challenges Higher Authority -- The Evolving Power Of Cities -- The Evolving Intergovernmental Environment -- Today's Urban Environment -- Activism As A Strategy For Policy Change -- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Rights Activism -- Immigration Activism -- Foreign Policy Activism -- Reexamining The Role Of Local Governments. Lori Riverstone-newell. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. English