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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

Offshore Wind Leases to Be Sold

Bill Lucia reports that the U.S. Department of the Interior has announced plans to hold a series of wind-power lease sales off the nation's…

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Brazil, Federalism, and the Pandemic

A group of scholars have examined how Brazilian federalism was affected during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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American Federalism

Fiscal Effects of Intergovernmental Grants

Seth H. Giertz and Anil Kumar have reviewed state-level Medicaid data from 1990 to 2013 and concluded that this type of federal assistance does…

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Analysis of Increasing State-Level Spending in Mexico

Anahely Medrano examines the evolution of state-level social spending in Mexico from 2000 to 2018 and suggests that increases in that spending herald a…

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India and “Quasi-Federal” Democracy

Aswini K. Ray worries that India's "fault lines are increasingly denting liberal institutions" and challenging the nation's future as one that is democratically federal…

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American Federalism

Articles on New Labor Federalism

The ILR Review at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations has released a special issue devoted to exploring the "new labor federalism." Read more…

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American Federalism

Pandemics and State and Local Health Systems

A new report from a public health policy nonprofit concludes that state and local health systems need a significant infusion of financial support and staffing to…

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American Federalism

Is Federalism Good for Conservative and Liberal States?

In an op-ed, Steve Chapman argues that sharp political differences demonstrate the value of federalism (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

Conference on Immigration and Federalism

The Heritage Foundation will host a conference, via webinar and in person, on October 13 to discuss what states can do to restrict immigration.…

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American Federalism

Small States Object to Federal Aid Clawback

A number of states with small populations are objecting to a federal plan to take back and redistribute unspent emergency rent assistance. Read more…

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American Federalism

The End of SALT Litigation?

Ilya Somin writes that, after a recent ruling by the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the "misbegotten" litigation concerning the state-and-local tax deduction…

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American Federalism

Localities and Federal Pandemic Aid

Alan Greenblatt examines how federal aid has assisted localities during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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American Federalism

Did MAGA Politics “Break Federalism”?

Michael Gerson contends that during the years of the Trump presidency, "no traditional commitment has been more brazenly abused than federalism" (password required). Read more here.

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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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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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