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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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August 17, 2021

Federalism as the “Bedrock” of Indian Union

M. Vijayabaskar writes that federalism plays a critical role in democratizing India's political processes and in "holding together" the Union. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 17, 2021

Federalism, Civil Rights, and Three-Judge District Courts

Michael Solimine and James Walker analyze three-judge federal district court rulings from 1954 to 1976 to see whether civil-rights plaintiffs correctly believed that such…

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August 16, 2021

“Inefficient” Decentralization Examined

Joan-Ricart Huguet and Emily Sellars draw on cases in Africa and Latin America to explore the incentives that central authorities might have to bypass…

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August 16, 2021

Viable Governance in Canada and EU

John Erik Fossum studies the federal structures of Canada and the European Union, including whether the two are best described as polycephalous federations. Read more…

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August 13, 2021

Webinar on Catalonia’s Quest for Independence

Eurac Research will offer a webinar on October 7 titled, "Democratic Systems and Territorial Integration: The Effects and Consequences of Catalonia’s Quest for Independence."…

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American Federalism

August 13, 2021

Federal Government to Offer More Support in Combating Wildfires

Tom Vilsack, secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has assured California that more federal assistance is coming to help combat the state's wildfires.…

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American Federalism

August 13, 2021

Texas Courts At Odds with Governor About Mask Mandates

Two Texas district courts have ruled that two Texas counties can proceed with implementing mandatory mask orders despite Governor Greg Abbott's order prohibiting such…

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August 12, 2021

Federalism and Counter-Majoritarian Democracy

Arash Abizadeh contends that the majoritarian conception of democracy is mistaken and that democratic equality requires counter-majoritarian institutions such as federalism. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 12, 2021

Environmental Federalism in California and Brazil

A group of scholars compare the effects of environmental federalism on the environmental impact statements of two subnational units of two federalist nations. Read…

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American Federalism

August 11, 2021

Federalism and Election Systems

John C. Fortier and Walter Suza debate the proper role of federalism in the nation's system of elections. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 11, 2021

Federal Infrastructure Security Push Analyzed

Mark Weatherford examines the federal government's increasing calls for infrastructure security and how that could affect states and localities. Read more here.

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August 10, 2021

Central Planning and Federalism in Nepal

In an op-ed, Achyut Wagle contends that Nepal's National Planning Commission is "an archaic relic of the centralized planning era of the Panchayat dictatorship"…

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American Federalism

August 10, 2021

Localities and the Management of Federal Stimulus Funds

James Ha writes that localities can ensure better use of federal stimulus funds by centralizing the responsibility for grant oversight and by using digital…

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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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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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