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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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December 28, 2020

Can the UK Be “Saved” by Changing to a Federation?

Sam Whimster evaluates the prospects of the United Kingdom becoming a federal republic similar in form to Germany's governing structure. Read more here.

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December 28, 2020

Renewable Resource Federalism

A group of scholars explore the political economy dimensions of renewable resource federalism. Read more here.

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December 24, 2020

Cities and Canadian Federalism

Tomas Hachard examines how cities can play a greater role in Canadian federalism. Read more here.

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December 24, 2020

The Coronavirus Response in Different Nations

Health Policy and Technology Today has prepared a series of articles about how different nations have dealt with the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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American Federalism

December 23, 2020

States and Localities Face Budget Deficits in Absence of Federal Aid

Alan Greenblatt writes that some of the recently agreed upon federal aid will indirectly benefit states, but many states will struggle with budget deficits…

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December 23, 2020

New Agricultural Laws in India Spark Criticism of “March to Unitary Government”

Gurbir Singh criticizes the "onward march" of the national government's powers: "federalism, or ‘quasi’ federalism as we chose to call it -- a cornerstone…

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December 22, 2020

Federalism and Germany’s Response to the Pandemic

Sadiya Ansari examines how Germany, despite its federal structure, "managed to design a national response" to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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American Federalism

December 22, 2020

Congressional Leaders Reach Stimulus Agreement

Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on a relief package that does not include direct relief for states and localities, but does extend the…

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December 21, 2020

Is China an Example of a “Laboratory of Authoritarianism”?

Yueduan Wang challenges the notion that the kind of experimentation that occurs in America's "laboratories of democracy" -- i.e., the states -- is limited…

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American Federalism

December 21, 2020

State Preemption Law Tracker

The Policy Surveillance Program at the Temple University Beasley School of Law's Center for Public Health Law Research has created an interactive database that…

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American Federalism

December 18, 2020

The Coronavirus and “Punitive Federalism”

J. D. Tuccille writes that disagreements about coronavirus pandemic-related orders will lead to "punitive federalism" in which localities refuse dictates from states and the…

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American Federalism

December 18, 2020

Federalism, the Judiciary, and the 2020 Election

In an op-ed, William A. Galston credits federalism and the judiciary with "saving" the 2020 presidential election (password required). Read more here.

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December 17, 2020

Nigeria’s “Flawed Federalism”

Nkasi Wodu writes that "Nigeria continues to suffer the effects of its flawed federalism," which stems from the 1966 "unification decree" by which most…

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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.

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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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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