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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 13, 2021

United States Sues Texas Over Abortion Law

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Texas, arguing that the state's new abortion law unconstitutionally infringes on the right to…

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American Federalism

September 10, 2021

Can Federal Civil-Rights Laws Be Used to Sue Texas Anti-Abortion Plaintiffs?

Anthony J. Colangelo considers the use of federal civil-rights laws to sue individuals who have brought lawsuits under Texas's recently passed abortion law.  Read…

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American Federalism

September 10, 2021

Federalism and the Initial U.S. Response to the Pandemic

Nancy J. Knauer explores the role that federalism played in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 9, 2021

Federalism Event Offered by Constitution Center

The Constitution Center has announced a "part lecture and part lively conversation" about federalism and separation of powers. The event will be held via…

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American Federalism

September 9, 2021

Federal Infrastructure Bill and Louisiana’s Power Grid

Ari Natter and Naureen S. Malik explore how the infrastructure bill pending in Congress could assist with critical improvements to Louisiana's power grid. Read…

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News

September 8, 2021

Canada’s “Legal Preparedness” for the Pandemic

K. Srikanth Reddy, Vijay Kumar Chattu, and Kumanan Wilson have reviewed the concept of Canada's legal preparedness for the coronavirus pandemic, including relevant federal…

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American Federalism

September 8, 2021

Call for Collaborative Intergovernmental System

Terry Gerton contends that a more collaborative intergovernmental system is necessary because "no significant public initiative fits entirely within one government agency or even…

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News

September 7, 2021

Links Between Russia and Catalan Independence Movement?

A New York Times article explores possible links between Russia and efforts in Catalonia to separate from Spain (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 7, 2021

Paying for Disaster Relief

The Pew Charitable Trusts has hosted a webinar exploring the complicated methods that the federal government and states use to cover the cost of…

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News

September 7, 2021

Federalism and “Para-Constitutional” Engineering

Johanne Poirier and Jesse Hartery consider informal constitutional change by focusing on the role of intergovernmental agreements arrived at by members of a federation.…

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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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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.

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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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