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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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News

August 6, 2021

Canadian Federalism After the Pandemic

Gregory P. Marchildon and Peter Bleyer write that the coronavirus pandemic has provided Canada an opportunity to "use federalism more intelligently" after the virus…

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American Federalism

August 5, 2021

EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to Revise Waters Definition

The Environmental Protect Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced plans to roll back the Trump administration's definition of "waters of…

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American Federalism

August 5, 2021

Federal Support Earmarked for State and Local Cybersecurity

Andrea Noble examines the funding that the federal infrastructure bill would provide for state and local cybersecurity. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 4, 2021

Web Forum on American Devolution

On August 18, the Manhattan Institute will host a forum titled, "Is Devolution the Solution? Unity and Innovation in American Federalism." Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 4, 2021

How Would the Federal Infrastructure Proposal Fund Roads, Bridges, and Public Transit?

Andrea Noble explores how the proposed federal infrastructure plan would help pay for roads, bridges, and public transit. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 3, 2021

Biden Administration Moves to Provide Localities More Control Over Pandemic Response

Ana Maria Dimond and Benjamin M. Brunjes write that the Biden administration, while making vaccines more widely available, is attempting to give localities more…

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American Federalism

August 3, 2021

Report on Federalism and Public Officials’ Pandemic Performance

The Heritage Foundation has prepared a report titled, "COVID-19 and Federalism: Public Officials' Accountability and Comparative Performance." Read more here.

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August 2, 2021

Is Canadian Federalism Hindering the Nation’s Way Out of the Pandemic?

In an op-ed, Susan Cui warns that Canada's "trouble with federalism" has led to an uncoordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic across the provinces…

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American Federalism

August 2, 2021

A Federal Windfall for Cities

Aaron M. Renn writes that cities should make the most of the opportunity provided by the substantial federal aid they will receive this year.…

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July 23, 2021

Podcast on the State of Australian Federalism

In its "Democracy Sausage" podcast, the Asia and the Pacific Policy Society present, "Finger Pointing, Federalism, and Alternative Facts." You can listen here.

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News

July 23, 2021

Coronavirus and “Federalism, Chinese Style”

Philipp Renninger considers how well the central-local levels of Chinese government have responded to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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Books

July 22, 2021

Book on Canadian Policy Diffusion

Brendan Boyd and Andrew Olive have edited Provincial Policy Laboratories: Policy Diffusion and Transfer in Canada’s Federal System (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2021). The book explores…

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July 22, 2021

New Report from the Forum of Federations

The Forum of Federations has announced the release of a new report by Michael Burgess and G. Alan Tarr, "Sub-National Constitutions in Federal Systems."…

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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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