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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

October 30, 2020

Federalism and the Administrative Presidency

Frank Thompson, Kenneth Wong, and Barry Rabe contend that forces of federalism have proven to be formidable checks to the Trump administration's efforts to…

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American Federalism

October 30, 2020

Environmental Federalism and Spillovers

William Shobe explores the interplay of environmental federalism and spillovers among jurisdictions. Read more here.

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American Federalism

October 29, 2020

Federalism Round-Up

The State Legislators Article V Caucus has presented a round-up of federalism-related articles and events. Read more here.

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News

October 29, 2020

Oman’s Decentralization Process Studied

James Worrall examines the "controlled-hybrid-decentralisation" that, he contends, characterizes Oman's decentralization process. Read more here.

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News

October 28, 2020

Canadian Federalism and National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards

Ted Brook examines how Parliament's introduction of minimum national standards for greenhouse gas emissions has raised a constitutional issue about the balance of power…

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Comparative Federalism

October 28, 2020

Does Federalism Threaten Democracy?

In an op-ed, Partha S. Ghosh considers whether federalism poses a threat to democracy in the United States and India. Read more here.

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American Federalism

October 27, 2020

Is the Future of American Federalism on the Ballot?

Sam Wang contends that this November, votiers will have "even more influence on the survival of federalism" than over the selection of the next…

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News

October 27, 2020

Spanish and Indian State Nationalism and Territorial Accommodation Analyzed

Daniel Cetrà and Wilfried Swenden examine state nationalism and territorial accommodation in Spain and India. Read more here.

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American Federalism

October 26, 2020

Bill Would Allow Federal, Rather than State, Funds to Pay for Cybersecurity

A new bill in the U.S. Senate would allow the federal government to include cybersecurity operations as part of the training and duties of…

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American Federalism

October 26, 2020

The Birth of “Executive Federalism”

Slade Mendenhall and Eric Wilhelm look at the change in nominating presidential candidates from the convention-floor system to the primary system, which occurred around…

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American Federalism

October 23, 2020

Report on Crime and Sanctuary Jurisdictions

A report from Stanford University has found that cities that adopted "sanctuary" policies have not recorded increases in crime, despite assertions to the contrary…

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American Federalism

October 23, 2020

States Close in on Spending Federal Coronavirus Aid Funds

States and localities have spent most of the $150 billion in federal pandemic aid, but recent surveys reveal that state and local officials would…

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News

October 22, 2020

African Federalism and Classic Federal Theory

Berihun Adugna Gebeye considers "the African experiment with federalism" in light of classic federal theory. 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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