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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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September 5, 2024

Dobbs, Sex Discrimination, and the Right to Vote

Paula A. Monopoli writes that the Nineteenth Amendment -- the woman suffrage amendment -- extends beyond the right to vote to include a ban on…

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September 5, 2024

Zimbabwe and Multilevel Government

A group of scholars have examined the multilevel structure of Zimbabwe's government, focusing on the relationship between the national government and the Harare city council. Read more…

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September 4, 2024

Federalism and Medicaid Reimbursement Rates

Describing Medicaid as an example of "when federalism meets disparity," a group of physicians write that significant disparities exist in Medicaid payments both among…

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September 4, 2024

The Constitution and State Structure

Payvand Ahdout and Bridget Fahey examine how the U.S. Constitution constrains the structural discretion of the states. Read more here.

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August 28, 2024

Federalism, Originalism, and Constitutional History

Martin S. Flaherty considers a recent law review article, "The International Law Origins of American Federalism," in the context of how articles like this,…

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August 28, 2024

Federalism and Indirect State Extraterritorial Legislation

Jeffrey M. Schmitt notes that the recent U.S. Supreme Court case National Pork Producers Council v. Ross held that the dormant Commerce Clause does not guard…

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August 27, 2024

Federalism and Human Rights

Warning that "federalism is not a panacea," Raymond A. Smith outlines four potential human-rights pitfalls that exist in nations with federal structures. Read more…

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August 27, 2024

Should Financial Assistance to Indian States Be Linked to Improved Social Indicators?

In an op-ed, Srinath Sridharan and Harshit Pai contend that financial assistance from the national government to the states should be linked to tangible social outcomes…

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August 26, 2024

A Return of Regional Russian Elites

Andrey Pertsev reports that one of Vladimir Putin's achievements was his dismantling of local regional elites, and "that compromising Russia’s federalism was an acceptable price…

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August 26, 2024

Status of Welsh Devolution

The Institute of Welsh Affairs has issued an "election explainer" on the status of Welsh devolution. Read more here.

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August 23, 2024

Congressional Help with Housing Shortage?

Ilya Somin compares Donald Trump and Kamala Harris's housing plans and concludes that they "range from mediocre to awful." Somin suggests steps that Congress…

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August 23, 2024

Federal Indian Law Preemption

Bethany Berger writes that, in federal Indian law, preempting state law allows "room for Indigenous sovereignty, allowing tribal governments to shape the social, economic,…

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August 22, 2024

Call for More Cooperation in Nepalese Federalism

In an op-ed, Khim Lal Devkota writes that the nation's 2020 Intergovernmental Relations Law has not been as effective as intended because of "a centralized…

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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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