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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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American Federalism

What Role Should Cities Play in Federalism?

Richard Schragger considers the role that cities play in federalism and suggests that state-based federalism is bad for cities. Read more here.

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American Federalism

How Have the Coronavirus Responses of New York and Texas Affect Businesses?

A group of scholars have examined how the responses to the coronavirus pandemic by New York and Texas affected each state's businesses. Read more here.

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Books

Book on Comparative Federalism and the Coronavirus Pandemic

Nico Steytler has edited Comparative Federalism and Covid-19 (Abingdon-on-Thames: Routledge, 2021). The writers offer a multidisciplinary approach in exploring whether federalism helped or hindered in…

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American Federalism

OSHA Warns States to Adopt Coronavirus Safety Rules

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has warned Arizona, South Carolina, and Utah that it intends to take over their workplace safety programs…

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News

The Pandemic and Canadian Federalism

Johanne Poirier and Jessica Michelin explore the federalism issues raised by Canada's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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American Federalism

Federal and State Cybersecurity Collaboration

Jule Pattison-Gordon reports on proposals to improve collaboration between federal and state cybersecurity officials. Read more here.

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American Federalism

Federalism and Public Education

A group of scholars have explored efforts to make federalism work equitably in public education. Read more here.

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News

Event on Federalism and Empire

On November 12, City University of London will host an online event titled, "Federalism and Empire." Read more here.

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American Federalism

Are State Politics “Heavily Nationalized”?

Philip Bump explores the increasingly close link between voting in presidential races and how people vote in state races (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

Public Health Workers Ask for Federal Protection

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland recently pledged to bring federal resources to bear to protect public-school educators and school board members threatened by people…

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News

Swiss Federalism and the Institute of Federalism

Asim Ari and Yvonne Heiter have prepared an overview of Swiss federalism and the work of the Institute of Federalism at the University of…

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American Federalism

Counties and Cities Decide How to Use ARPA Funds

Andre Claudio reports on how counties and cities are prioritizing American Rescue Plan Act funds. Read more here.

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News

Online Book Launch for New Book on Canadian Federalism

On October 22, the Bill Graham Center and the University of British Columbia Press are co-hosting an online book launch of The Rowell-Sirois Commission 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.

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.

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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.

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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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