Skip to main content
search

Category: News

News

April 5, 2024

Federalism and Black Popular Constitutionalism

Sean Beienburg and Benjamin B. Johnson write that the widely criticized Civil Rights Cases of 1883 reflected the elite idea that federalism in the context of…

Read More
News

April 5, 2024

Panel on Federalism and the Separation of Powers

The Federalist Society has posted a video of a recent symposium panel titled "Federalism and the Separation of Powers." You can watch the video here.

Read More
News

April 4, 2024

Does Modi’s Grip on Power Threaten India’s Future?

Ramachandra Guha looks ahead to consider how Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to maintain power will affect India, predicting that "Indian federalism and unity…

Read More
News

April 4, 2024

Are Housing Costs Better Addressed at the Federal or Local Level?

Erin Norman reviews the Biden administration's proposed housing-relief plan and suggests that a more productive solution to the housing issue would be for states to…

Read More
News

April 3, 2024

Federalism and Government Debt

Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute contends that federalism offers a solution to the U.S. government's rising debt. Read more here.

Read More
News

April 3, 2024

New Judicial Federalism in North Carolina

Anita Earls traces how the North Carolina Supreme Court has at times used the state's constitution to offer greater protection to individual rights than has…

Read More
News

April 2, 2024

Could Federalism “Swallow” Unenumerated Rights?

Kimberly L. Wehle suggests that the Ninth Amendment, in conjunction with the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, could be used by the conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme…

Read More
News

April 2, 2024

Review of Multilevel Governance Research

A group of scholars have prepared a systematic review of the literature of multilevel governance research. Read more here.

Read More
News

April 1, 2024

A “Perpetual Crisis” of American Federalism?

Alison L. Lacroix writes that in attempting to enforce its own immigration policy, "Texas has reignited a debate about federalism that is as old…

Read More
News

April 1, 2024

Federal EV Goals Squeeze State Transportation Infrastructure Funding

Jared Brey reports that, in the face of federal pressure to reduce fossil fuel emissions and boost the production of electric vehicles, states are…

Read More
News

March 28, 2024

Assertions of Reproductive Freedom and Flights from Slavery

In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson decision, Rebecca E. Zietlow compares today's interstate movement of Americans to assert reproductive rights with…

Read More
News

March 28, 2024

Federalism and the Purcell Principle

Casey P. Schmidt argues that the Purcell Principle -- the idea that courts should refrain from changing election rules close to an election -- is better…

Read More
News

March 27, 2024

Is U.S. Fiscal Federalism “Upside Down”?

Peter C. Earle and Thomas Savidge decry the increasing dependence that states have on the federal government for funding. Read more here.

Read More
Page:

274 to 286

|

3607 Results

CSF Icon Outline White

Join Our Newsletter

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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.

What is the purpose of the CSF website?

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.

Are the materials on the Center for the Study of Federalism website copyright-protected?

The CSF materials are free to use for educational purposes. If published, please acknowledge CSF as the source. If you intend to use these materials for profit, please, contact the Center for the Study of Federalism for permission. Some materials on the website are not owned by CSF and permission to use those materials should be sought with those holding legal title to the material.

How do I sign-up for the CSF listserv?

Click here to sign-up to receive notifications about CSF materials and events. We will not share your email with any outside organizations or individuals.

Who do I contact for questions or comments about your programs and the information provided on this website?

Please direct all questions and comments related to this website, and inquiries about the research and teaching grants and awards, to us here. Remember CSF is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and education institution.

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.

Browse All Episodes

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.

Browse All Episodes
Close Menu