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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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July 29, 2024

Does Federalism Play a Role in Systemic Inequalities?

Lev E. Breydo writes that federalism, climate change, and environmental racism "interplay with the accelerating effects of climate change to perpetuate systemic inequities." Read…

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July 29, 2024

Federalism and Bioethics

Leslie Francis and John Francis contend that, in the aftermath of the Dobbs decision, federalism-based arguments should not be used to justify the removal of fundamental rights…

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July 26, 2024

State Budgets Have Begun to Downsize

The Pew Charitable Trusts reports that state budgets are downsizing for a variety of reasons, including a decline in federal assistance. Read more here.

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July 26, 2024

Looking to the Future of Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has prepared a working paper analyzing intergovernmental fiscal transfers. With this paper, the OECD "aspires to pave the way for…

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July 25, 2024

State Challenges to Federal Supremacy at the Nation’s Borders

Kristine Quint argues that the sort of aggressive state action on international border issues exemplified by Texas's fights with the federal government amounts to "reverse-commandeering."…

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July 25, 2024

Podcast on Fiscal Devolution in the UK

The Local Authority Podcast has posted an episode discussing fiscal devolution in the United Kingdom. You can listen to the episode here.

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July 24, 2024

Call for a Greater Role for Canadian Provinces

In a commentary, Sean Speer writes that provincial premiers have rightly criticized Prime Minister's Justin Trudeau's "model of top-down federalism." Read more here.

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July 24, 2024

Does Devolution Align with the Labor Party’s Goals?

Richard Johnson contends that, despite the Labor Party's support for devolution, the process of decentralizing power in the United Kingdom might not always align…

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July 23, 2024

State Officers and Enforcement of Federal Law

Charlie Nugent explores the constitutionality of state officials enforcing federal law. Read more here.

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July 23, 2024

Nigerian Supreme Court Ruling Boosts Local Autonomy

Kehinde Yusuf praises a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria in affirming the power of the federal government to directly allocate funds…

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Federalism Digests

July 22, 2024

Why States Matter

"The states, be they large or small, coastal or landlocked, wealthy or poor, play essential roles in the functioning of American federalism. In some…

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July 22, 2024

State Standing in Federal Courts

Joshua Perry contends that the trend of state-initiated public law litigation in federal courts designed to direct the course of national policy via the…

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July 22, 2024

History and Federal and Local Immigration Policies

Jacob Hamburger reviews the history of immigration in the United States and suggests that this "largely forgotten" history could offer insights for "cooperative interventions to align federal…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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