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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

November 23, 2021

Federal Budget Bill Would Mean More Funds for States and Localities

The "Build Back Better" bill that passed the U.S. House last Friday would, if it passes the Senate, include hundreds of billions of dollars…

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American Federalism

November 23, 2021

Interview with Jeffrey Sutton About State Constitutional Guarantees

Clay S. Jenkinson has interviewed Jeffrey Sutton, a federal judge and author of Who Decides: States as Laboratories of Constitutional Experimentation. Sutton contends that a…

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News

November 20, 2021

CSF Sends Resolution to Ethiopian Embassy Protesting Arrest of Prof. Assefa Fiseha

Dear Ambassador Fitsum Arega:   The Center for the Study of Federalism expresses its very deepest alarm about the recent arrest of Prof. Assefa…

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News

November 20, 2021

Electoral Governance in Asian Federations

Michael Pal examines the constitutional politics of electoral governance in federations by focusing on the role of election commissions in Asian nations. Read more…

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American Federalism

November 20, 2021

New Federalism and Civil Rights

A group of writers explore how states and localities can enforce civil rights even in the absence of federal civil-rights enforcement. Read more here.

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Books

November 19, 2021

Collection of Cameron Essays on Canadian Politics

David R. Cameron has written The Daily Plebiscite: Federalism, Nationalism, and Canada (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2021). The book collects Cameron's writings on a…

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News

November 19, 2021

Decentralized Federalism and Healthcare

The Fraser Institute has published a report contending that decentralized federalism is a key to improved Canadian healthcare. Read more here.

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News

November 18, 2021

Podcast about “Open Federalism” in the Harper Era

In a podcast episode hosted by the Champlain Society, Greg Marchildon interviews Professor Jim Farney about former Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s shift from collaborative federalism to…

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American Federalism

November 18, 2021

Justice Kennedy and a Flexible Approach to Federalism

Darien Shanske considers Justice Anthony Kennedy's proportionality approach to federalism and suggests that the failures of that approach stem from errors in its execution rather…

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American Federalism

November 17, 2021

Racial Equity in Infrastructure Funding?

As federal infrastructure funding becomes available for states and localities, questions have been raised as to how the Biden administration's goal of racial equity…

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American Federalism

November 17, 2021

States Consider How to Spend Surpluses

Many states ended the 2021 fiscal year with significant surpluses. This, coupled with additional federal relief, has state lawmakers considering how best to spend…

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American Federalism

November 16, 2021

More Federal Infrastructure Funds for States and Localities?

Bill Lucia reports that legislation pending in the U.S. House of Representatives would give states and localities more flexibility in their use of federal…

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News

November 16, 2021

The EU and Agency Relationships

Endre Orbán explores agency relationships between the European Union and the member states. Read more here.

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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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