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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 1, 2020

Australian States Close Borders in Response to Pandemic

Border closures by states have sparked controversy, prompting Prime Minister Scott Morrison to declare that “Australia was not built to have internal borders, in fact the very…

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American Federalism

August 31, 2020

States Consider Counting Mail-In Ballots Early

Many states are expecting a record number of mail-in ballots for the upcoming November election. A number of swing states are considering counting mail-in…

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August 31, 2020

Modi Government Criticized About GST Compensation

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi recently contended that the nation's goods and services tax regime is an example of cooperative federalism, but one that…

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August 28, 2020

Environmental Federalism and Air Pollution in India

A group of authors have called for more centralization of India's environmental federalism in response to increased cross-state air pollution. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 28, 2020

Analysis of the Indian Law “Bombshell”

Robert J. Miller and Torey Dolan explore the possible ramifications of the McGirt v. Oklahoma U.S. Supreme Court ruling, writing that it "is probably the…

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American Federalism

August 27, 2020

Fiscal Federalism and the Pandemic

A group of scholars have proposed a revitalization of fiscal federalism as a way to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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August 27, 2020

The Canadian Supreme Court and Cooperative Federalism

Peter Oliver writes that the nation's high court continues to focus on cooperative federalism by generally upholding legislation. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 26, 2020

Call for More Federal School Funding

Jim Douglas writes that now is the time to boost federal spending for schools and to rethink how schools are funded. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 26, 2020

Poll Reflects Low Approval of Federal Government’s Coronavirus Response

A new poll shows that Americans are more satisfied with how states and localities, rather than Congress and President Trump, are handling the coronavirus.…

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August 25, 2020

Myanmar Military Accepts Federalism

In a shift away from decades of opposition to allowing Myanmar to form a federal union, Myanmar's military leadership has agreed that the nation…

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August 25, 2020

“Joint-Decision” Federalism and Long-Term Care

Carolyn Hughes Tuohy writes that a "joint-decision" federalism model could help alleviate the challenges that Canada has faced in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic…

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American Federalism

August 25, 2020

The “Stubborn” Electoral College

Alexander Keyssar reviews why the Electoral College has proven resistant to change, noting that it remains despite the roughly 900 constitutional amendments that have been…

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American Federalism

August 24, 2020

Fiscal Federalism of the United States and the European Union Compared

The Economist contrasts how well the fiscal systems of the United States and the European Union have responded to the coronavirus pandemic (password required).…

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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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