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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

April 5, 2021

Federal Coronavirus Funds Could Help Restore School Infrastructure

Michael Addonizio gives low marks for the state of American public school infrastructure, but writes that federal pandemic-relief funds could pay for many repairs.…

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News

April 2, 2021

How Has Federalism Affected Germany’s Pandemic Response?

Matthew Pelowski examines how federalism has affected Germany's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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American Federalism

April 2, 2021

Will Red States Accept Additional Medicaid Funds?

Alan Greenblatt considers whether red-leaning states will continue to refuse to accept billions in additional Medicaid funding from the federal government. Read more here.

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American Federalism

April 2, 2021

Biden Administration Proposes Infrastructure Plan

The Biden administration has proposed a $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan that would include billions of dollars for roadways, bridges, and railways with a focus…

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News

April 1, 2021

Applications Accepted for EURAC Scholar in Residence Program

The Institute for Comparative Federalism has announced that it is accepting applications for its annual Federal Scholar in Residence Program. Read more here.

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News

April 1, 2021

UK Federalism Issues Explored

The Federal Trust for Education and Research has recently added a number of articles and a video exploring federalism-related issues in the United Kingdom.…

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American Federalism

March 31, 2021

Federal Appellate Court Rules Against CDC’s Authority to Stop Evictions

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a district-court ruling striking down the Centers for Disease Control's eviction moratorium. Read more here.

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Books

March 31, 2021

Book on Federalism and Conflict Resolution

Soeren Keil and Elisabeth Alder have edited Federalism as a Tool of Conflict Resolution (Oxon: Routledge, 2021). The book looks at case studies from a…

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News

March 30, 2021

Canadian Top Court Affirms Carbon Plan

The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the federal government's ability to establish a federal carbon-pricing backstop, dismissing concerns that the federal plan inappropriately…

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American Federalism

March 30, 2021

Transportation Department to Work More Directly with Localities

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has emphasized his department's commitment to work directly with localities rather than relying on states to represent the interests…

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American Federalism

March 29, 2021

The Federal Government’s Power to Implement Mask and Vaccination Mandates

Sevion DaCosta, Tara Mehra, and Marshall Bessey explore whether the federal government has the legal authority to implement mask and vaccination mandates. Read more…

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News

March 29, 2021

U.S. and Indian Federalism Compared

Prerna Sharma, a student at Galgotias University School of Law, has prepared a comparative study of federalism in the United States and India. Read…

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American Federalism

March 26, 2021

Localizing Climate Federalism

Sarah Fox calls for more localized action in regard to climate-change policy. 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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