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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

July 13, 2021

Did the Federal Government Give Too Much to the States During the Pandemic?

Raymond Sheppach, a state budget expert, explores whether the federal government has given too much money to the states as part of its coronavirus-relief…

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News

July 12, 2021

More Federal Control Over Canadian Long-Term Care?

Gregory P. Marchildon and Carolyn H. Tuohy suggest that efforts to expand federal control over long-term care might fail if the government relies on…

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Comparative Federalism

July 12, 2021

Comparative Federalism in Africa

David Ademola Olajide compares how federalism has played out in a number of African nations, concluding that a number of such nations are "bedeviled…

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American Federalism

July 9, 2021

Is It Time to Reform “Bar Federalism”?

Dan Rodriguez contends that the state-by-state nature of attorney regulation -- what he terms "bar federalism" -- has led to, among other problems, a…

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News

July 9, 2021

Nepal and Fiscal Federalism

The Asia Foundation reports on Nepal's "unsteady" progress with fiscal federalism. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 8, 2021

International Law and American Federalism

David M. Golove and Daniel J. Hulsebosch consider the effects of international law on the development of American federalism. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 8, 2021

How Should States and Localities Spend ARPA Funds?

Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene offer a guide to states and localities on ways to spend federal pandemic relief funds. Read more here.

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News

July 7, 2021

Canadian Federalism and Modern Challenges

Chris Hall explores whether Canada's federal structure can "cope with 21st century threats." Read more here.

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News

July 7, 2021

Call for Federalism in the UK

Pauline Bryan, a Labor peer, calls for an immediate start to the process of devolving power away from the United Kingdom's parliament. Read more…

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Books

July 6, 2021

Book on Judicial Federalism in Australia

A group of scholars have written Judicial Federalism in Australia: History, Theory, Doctrine, and Practice (Alexandria, NSW: The Federation Press, 2021). The book traces the development…

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American Federalism

July 6, 2021

Court Bars Federal Government From Prohibiting Use of Relief Funds for State Tax Cuts

A federal district court in Ohio has ruled that the federal government cannot prohibit the use of federal coronavirus-relief funds for state tax cuts.…

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American Federalism

July 5, 2021

Insulin and Federalism

Jordan Paradise examines the ways that the production and consumption of insulin, which is regulated by the federal Food and Drug Administration, is also…

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American Federalism

July 5, 2021

Some States Continue to Refuse Expanded Medicaid

National Public Radio reports that twelve states have still not accepted the expanded Medicaid coverage available under the Affordable Care Act, leaving two million…

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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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