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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

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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American Federalism

February 26, 2021

SIAM Symposium

On April 9, the American Society for Public Adminstration's Section on Intergovernmental Administration and Management will host the ASPA Deil Wright Symposium. CSF Fellow…

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News

February 25, 2021

Australia and Canada’s Pandemic Responses Compared

Stephen Van Dine contrasts how two federations, Australia and Canada, have responded to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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American Federalism

February 25, 2021

California Net-Neutrality Law Upheld

A federal court has rejected arguments from telephone and cable companies that California's net-neutrality law should be barred from taking effect on grounds that…

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American Federalism

February 24, 2021

A Role for States in Helping Localities Develop Climate Resilience

Joyce Coffee and Pete Plastrik write that states can and should take the lead in climate-related issues, including helping local governments prepare for climate-change…

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American Federalism

February 24, 2021

State and Local Civil Rights Powers

Alex Reinert, Joanna C. Schwartz, and James E. Pfander contend that state and local officials have underappreciated powers to improve the civil rights of…

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American Federalism

February 23, 2021

“Drone Federalism” Criticized

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International has criticized U.S. Senator Mike Lee's "drone federalism" that would give states and localities, rather than the…

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News

February 23, 2021

Does Federalism Offer a Solution to India’s Farm Laws Conflict?

In an op-ed, Devesh Kapur writes that the solution to controversial farm laws lies in federalism -- giving states more authority over the matter.…

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American Federalism

February 22, 2021

Judicial Federalism and State Law Climate Tort Claims

Noah Star examines a recent U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals environmental-law decision and contends that the court's ruling appropriately follows principles of judicial…

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News

February 22, 2021

Canadian Federalism and the Possibility of Expanded Medicare

Gregory P. Marchildon and Carolyn H. Tuohy question whether a possible effort by the federal government to expand care in the wake of the…

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American Federalism

February 19, 2021

Why Has Texas Isolated Its Power Grid from Federal Oversight?

This week's widespread utility failures in Texas have raised questions about why the state has chosen to isolate its power system from the rest…

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News

February 19, 2021

World Federalist Conference

The World Federalist Movement-Institute for Global Policy will hold an online conference this Saturday, February 20, titled, "Towards a Common Future: The Potential of…

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News

February 19, 2021

A Sovereign Wales in a UK Confederation?

Glyndwr Cennydd Jones points to an article by CSF Fellow John Kincaid, "Confederal Federalism and Citizen Representation in the European Union" (1999), in exploring…

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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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