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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 9, 2020

Discussion of Pandemic’s Challenges to Federalism

Constitutional scholar Aziz Huq recently participated in a virtual discussion with the American Constitution Society about how the coronavirus pandemic has challenged the federal…

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American Federalism

October 9, 2020

EPA Seeks to Review State and Local Recycling Strategies

The Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft recycling strategy that recommends carrying out analyses of state and local recycling policies. Read more here.

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American Federalism

October 8, 2020

Conference on Federalism and Intergovernmental Partnerships

On October 21, the National Association of Counties will host a virtual conference titled "Examining Federalism and the Intergovernmental Partnership." Read more here.

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American Federalism

October 8, 2020

A “New Climate Federalism”?

A group of writers contend that climate change can be addressed through a new climate federalism. Read more here.

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News

October 7, 2020

The Pandemic and the Reemergence of Canadian Federalism

Ken Coates examines the coronavirus pandemic and the "untimely reemergence" of Canadian federalism. Read more here.

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News

October 7, 2020

Federalism and Canadian Corporate Law

Writing that "one of the enduring benefits of Canadian federalism is the freedom it provides for provincial governments to innovate in law and policy," Camden…

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News

October 6, 2020

Conference on Federalism and the Pandemic

The Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University will present a conference titled, "Federalism on Trial: Lessons from Covid-19" on October 21-22, 2020.…

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Comparative Federalism

October 6, 2020

Constitutional Structures of India and the EU Compared

Philipp Dann and Arun K. Thiruvengadam compare the constitutional structures of India and the European Union by exploring the effect the federal order has…

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American Federalism

October 5, 2020

A Connection Between Federalism and Mental Health?

Writing in the Los Angeles Loyolan, Veronica Backer-Peral explores possible connections between federalism and mental health. Read more here.

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News

October 5, 2020

Podcast on the Resiliency of the Canadian Federation

In a podcast episode, a group of scholars discuss the resiliency of Canada's federation in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. You can listen…

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News

October 2, 2020

EU Presses Legal Action in response to the United Kingdom’s Exit Plan

The European Union has begun legal action in response to how the United Kingdom's exit plan could affect Northern Ireland (password required). Read more…

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American Federalism

October 2, 2020

U.S. Fiscal Federalism and the Coronavirus Pandemic

Jeffrey Clemens and Stan Veuger use data from the Congressional Budget Office to estimate state revenue shortfalls linked to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more…

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American Federalism

October 1, 2020

Federal Relief Plan Has Less Help for States, Localities

The latest proposed federal pandemic relief plan includes considerably less aid states and localities than a previous version. 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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