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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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January 15, 2021

Interstate River Water Disputes in India

Sayanangshu Modak and Ambar Kumar Ghosh examine the constitutional and federalism issues that lead to interstate river water disputes in India. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 15, 2021

Safe Injection Site Held to Violate Federal Law

The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down, under federal law, a plan to open the nation's first safe-injection site in Philadelphia.…

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January 14, 2021

Nigerian Intergovernmental Transfers and Subnational Revenue Generation

Kayode Taiwo examines the effect that unconditional intergovernmental transfers have on the revenue generation efforts of subnational governments in Nigeria. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 14, 2021

Fiscal Federalism and Inequality

Robert A. Schapiro contends that American federalism undermines the social and economic equality of the people of the United States. Schapiro notes that among…

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January 13, 2021

Federalism and Canada’s Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Livio Di Matteo considers whether Canada's "disjointed, confused and slow response" to the coronavirus pandemic resulted at least in part from the nation's federal…

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American Federalism

January 13, 2021

Presidential Immigration Federalism

In a blog post, Pratheepan Gulasekaram offers commentary as part of a symposium on Adam Cox and Cristina Rodriguez's 2020 book, The President and Immigration Law. Gulasekaram argues that…

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January 12, 2021

The Possibilities of European-Wide Healthcare

Katherine Fierlbeck writes that although a formal system of European-wide healthcare does not exist, her research of efforts toward that goal "offers both cautions…

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American Federalism

January 12, 2021

Better Odds for State and Local Support Soon?

Alan Greenblatt writes that states and localities will likely receive more federal aid after Democrats take control of the presidency and Congress. Read more…

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American Federalism

January 11, 2021

Should Insurance, Rather than Federal Dollars, Protect State and Local Property?

Colin Foard and Madalyn Bryant explore whether insurance, rather than federal relief funds, should be used to repair damaged state and local property. Read…

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American Federalism

January 11, 2021

The “Blessings and Curses” of Federalism

In an op-ed, William A. Galston considers the advantages and disadvantages of federalism in the context of recent elections and the pace of the…

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American Federalism

January 8, 2021

Federalism and Republican Election Objections

Steve Vladeck contends that recent objections by Republican leaders to the validity of presidential electors calls their often-asserted fidelity to federalism into question. Read…

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American Federalism

January 8, 2021

More Federalism Needed to Heal National Divisions?

In an interview, David French asserts that the divisions in the nation could best be dealt with by "doubling down" on federalism and giving…

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American Federalism

January 7, 2021

Federalism and the Educational Policies of the Obama and Trump Presidencies

Kenneth Wong reviews how the Obama and Trump presidencies have exercised presidential power in America's decentralized education-policymaking structure. Read more here.

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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.

Are the materials on the Center for the Study of Federalism website copyright-protected?

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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