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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

September 3, 2021

Mask-Mandate Bans and States’ Rights

Dustin Hornbeck contends that mask resistance in Southern states echoes the region's historical calls for states' rights and resistance to federal efforts to integrate…

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American Federalism

September 3, 2021

Will Biden Initiatives Harm State Economies?

Glenn Hamer and Danny Seiden argue that several Biden administration initiatives will put federal regulatory "handcuffs" on the states and will "turn federalism on…

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News

September 2, 2021

Federalism and Climate Change

Johannes Reich explores the relationship between federalism and laws designed to mitigate climate change. Read more here.

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Books

September 2, 2021

Review of “Federalism in Canada”

Félix Mathieu has reviewed Thomas O. Hueglin's book, Federalism in Canada: Contested Concepts and Uneasy Balances. Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 1, 2021

Is Cooperative Federalism Possible with Cannabis Regulation?

A group of writers with the Cozen O'Connor law firm question whether cooperative federalism is attainable in cannabis regulation. Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 1, 2021

Two Federalist, Imperial Constitutions

Gregory Ablavsky explores how two possible imperial futures for the U.S. Constitution -- one that would use federal authority to discipline recalcitrant states and…

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News

August 31, 2021

Australia and “Capacity Federalism”

In an op-ed, Ken Smith and Andrew Bushnett suggest that "capacity federalism" offers Australians an opportunity to rethink how well the nation's federal structure…

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American Federalism

August 31, 2021

State Mask-Mandate Bans Spark Federal Civil-Rights Probe

The U.S. Department of Education has launched civil-rights investigations of five states that have banned mandatory mask wearing in schools. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 30, 2021

Texas Supreme Court Upholds Mask-Mandate Ban

In the latest round in the continuing battle between Texas governor Greg Abbott and localities and school districts over the best way to protect…

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American Federalism

August 30, 2021

Supreme Court Strikes Down Eviction Moratorium

The U.S. Supreme Court has ended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's eviction moratorium on grounds that the moratorium exceeded the agency's authority…

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News

August 27, 2021

EU Declarations of Neutrality and Regional Bids for Independence

Emanuele Massetti explores an ambiguity that he contends exists between the European Union's claimed neutrality in response to regional bids for independence and EU…

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American Federalism

August 27, 2021

The Dormant Commerce Clause and Federal Legalization of Marijuana

Robert A. Mikos and Scott Bloomberg consider the potentially disruptive effects of the Dormant Commerce Clause on state cannabis markets if the federal government…

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American Federalism

August 26, 2021

Book on Progressive Politics and Federalism

Carlos A. Ball has written Principles Matter: The Constitution, Progressives, and the Trump Era (Oxon: Oxford University Press, 2021). The author explores how progressives can…

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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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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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