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Federalism Library

The Federalism Library is an online multimedia collection of articles, books, and podcasts exploring contemporary and classic questions related to federalism. It includes material created by the Center for the Study of Federalism, as well as carefully curated information from prominent writers on federalism.

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Federalism Digests

Policy Diffusion among the U.S. States (May 2024)

The states are policy innovators, developing new solutions to many of the most pressing issues facing the country.

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State Cooperation with, or Resistance to, Immigration Policy

Paul E. Peterson explores how states can affect immigration and other policies related to the nation's borders. Read more here.

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State Recalcitrance Strategies

Travis L. Letellier evaluates "state recalcitrance," or opposition to federal encroachment on state sovereignty, by considering "common strategies employed by political actors across the…

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Federalism and Multinational Enterprises

A group of scholars analyze how multinational enterprises are affected by federal political systems. Read more here.

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Methodological Approach to the Study of Courts Proposed

Nicholas Aroney offers a new perspective in the comparative study of courts in federal systems. Read more here.

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The Commerce Clause and Market-Preserving Federalism

Andrew T. Young traces the development of the "de facto" Commerce Clause "from a political economy perspective, using the market-preserving federalism model as a…

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Argentina and Competitive Federalism

Skot Sheller explores Argentine president Javier Milei's strong support for competitive federalism. Read more here.

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Blue Cities and Red States

Alan Ehrenhalt explores some of the state-local challenges that exist when left-leaning cities are in right-leaning states. Read more here. 

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Syrian Government Rejects Call for Federalism

Syria has again rejected Kurdish demands for a decentralized government, with one government source stating that Syria "categorically rejects any form of division or federalization."…

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The Trump Administration and “Top-Down Federalism”

Alan Greenblatt writes that many red states are imitating policies initiated by the Trump administration. According to Greenblatt, "we’re seeing more of a top-down form…

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The American Revolution and Federalism

Ray Nothstine explores how the American colonists' struggle for independence "helped lay the foundation for American federalism." Read more here.

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Environmental Law and Federal Preemption

Kamaile A.N. Turčan writes that a trio of recent U.S. Supreme Court cases relating to environmental law, when considered together, diminish the federal preemption power.…

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Federalism and Public Trust

Jason E. Thompson contends that federalism is the key to restoring public trust in the United States. Read more here.

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States Attempt to Fill Hospital Funding Gaps

Anna Claire Vollers reports on steps that some states are taking to shield hospitals from the federal funding cuts in the recently passed tax and…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF)?

The Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF) is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and education institution dedicated to supporting and advancing scholarship and public understanding of federal theories, principles, institutions, and processes as practical means of organizing power in free societies.

Who are the Fellows at the Center for the Study of Federalism?

All of the CSF Fellows hold advanced degrees, are affiliated with academic institutions, and are scholarly experts in their fields. For more on each Fellow see CSF Fellows.

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Most political and public issues in the United States are influenced to some extent by its federal system. Yet many do not understand that system. The CSF website seeks to foster a better understanding among the general public and scholars of federal governing systems generally and, specifically, of the federal system of government in the United States of America.

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Federalism Matters Podcast

Federalism is American government’s best kept secret. Its influence is pervasive and profound. Though not mentioned in the Constitution, federalism’s meaning and application have been at the center of disputes from 1776 to the Civil War to our current culture wars. We are scholars who focus on federalism, and through this podcast, we explore how federalism, from practice to theory, shapes our politics, policies, culture, society, and daily life.

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The Federalism Minute

Federalism’s influence on American government, culture and society is pervasive and profound, yet often unexplored. This short podcast examines single, practical topics to show how federalism’s influence is real and relevant in average citizens’ daily lives.

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