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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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September 11, 2020

Mexican Opposition Governors Leave Conago to Protest National Power

Ten governors have announced that they are leaving Conago, a body created to enhance communication between the federal government and the states. The governors…

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September 10, 2020

Call for Devolved Virus Response in Nepal

An op-ed in the Kathmandu Post contends that the nation could respond more effectively to the coronavirus pandemic by devolving more responsibility to the provinces…

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September 10, 2020

How Have Changes to India’s Goods and Services Tax Affected the Nation’s Federal Structure?

P. Thiaga Rajan asks how, under India's federal system, the states came to be "fobbed off" by the national government. Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 9, 2020

Legality of Restricting Grants to Cities Questioned

Legal experts are questioning the legality of the Trump administration's plan to restrict grants to Democrat-controlled cities. Read more here.

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September 9, 2020

Indian Federalism Under Attack?

Writing that "federalism . . . is at its lowest point in recent decades," Sugata Srinivasaraju argues that the national government is becoming too powerful. Read more…

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American Federalism

September 8, 2020

Does Eviction Moratorium Undermine Federalism?

The Centers for Disease Control recently issued a nationwide moratorium on residential evictions. Ilya Somin contends that the moratorium "poses a grave threat to…

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September 8, 2020

Survey Reveals Ethiopian Attitudes Toward Federalism

A new survey reveals that 61 percent of Ethiopians prefer a federal, rather than unitary, structure for government. Some observers, however, have questioned aspects…

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American Federalism

September 8, 2020

States’ Rights to a Clean Environment As a New Progressive Federalism?

Melissa Hoffer writes that a new kind of progressive federalism has arisen as the federal government has taken a less active role in environmental…

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September 4, 2020

Federalism and the Indian GST

Writing that "the real test of cooperative federalism comes in a crunch situation," M. Govinda Rao examines how the economic challenges presented by the…

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American Federalism

September 4, 2020

CDC Tells States to Prepare for Vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control has requested that the states be prepared to distribute coronavirus vaccines by later October, although it is unclear whether…

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September 3, 2020

India and Asymmetrical Federalism

Sandra Varkey examines constitutional asymmetry in the Indian federal structure. Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 3, 2020

New York Leaders Call for Federal Aid

Governor Andrew Cuomo and labor union leaders have requested almost $60 billion in aid from the federal government, saying that the state is in…

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American Federalism

September 2, 2020

Are States “Supplicants” of the Federal Government?

Donald F. Kettl writes that the pandemic has revealed how tattered intergovernmental relations between the federal government and states have become. 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.

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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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