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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

March 8, 2021

State Leaders Disagree About Need for Federal Assistance

After expecting deep deficits due the pandemic, many states are expecting surpluses. This has led to disagreements among state lawmakers about the need for…

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American Federalism

March 8, 2021

Senate Adds Restrictions to State and Local Aid

The U.S. Senate has added restrictions to how states and localities could use the funds proposed in the coronavirus relief bill recently passed by…

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American Federalism

March 5, 2021

Post-Trump Foreign Affairs Federalism

Julia Spiegel writes that states and localities have, "in underappreciated ways," stepped in to fill foreign-policy voids created by a lack of national leadership.…

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News

March 5, 2021

Subnational Governmental Strategies in Latin America

Kent Eaton considers how subnational governments in Latin America are defending their authority vis-à-vis national governments. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 4, 2021

House of Representatives to Vote on Elections Overhaul

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill that would promote voter access, strengthen campaign finance laws, and reform redistricting…

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American Federalism

March 4, 2021

Federal Aid to States Urged

Amanda Kass and Philip Rocco explore why states and localities need more federal financial support. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 3, 2021

CDC Eviction Moratorium Litigation Reviewed

Ilya Somin reviews the status of litigation challenging the Centers for Disease Control's authority to issue a nationwide eviction moratorium. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 3, 2021

Call for Infrastructure Boost

Girard Miller urges state and local leaders to think strategically, and to work from the bottom up, to push Congress for infrastructure support. Read…

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Books

March 2, 2021

Book on “Dynamic Federalism”

Patricia Popelier has written Dynamic Federalism: A New Theory for Cohesion and Regional Autonomy (Oxon: Routledge, 2021). Popelier outlines what dynamic federalism is, offers indexes…

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News

March 2, 2021

IGRs in Civil- and Common-Law Federations

Johanne Poirier compares how the characteristics of intergovernmental relations differ in common-law versus civil-law jurisdictions. Read more here.

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News

March 1, 2021

Fiscal Federalism and Social Services in Balochistan

Chakar Khan, Muhammad Akram, and Imran Farooq examine the effects of fiscal decentralization on social services in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. Read more…

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American Federalism

March 1, 2021

Federalism and District of Columbia Issues

In an op-ed, Colbert I. King contends that Republican Senator Mike Lee's support for federalism ends when it comes to issues related to Washington…

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American Federalism

February 26, 2021

Have the Pandemic and Climate Change Left Federalism “Showing Its Age”?

Noah Feldman argues that the challenges presented by the pandemic and climate change have left federalism's "obsolescence . . . increasingly obvious." Read more…

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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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