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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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July 22, 2020

Administration Plans to Expand Local Use of Federal Agents

The Trump administration is preparing to send federal agents to Democratically controlled cities -- as done in Portland -- over the objections of local…

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July 22, 2020

Federalism, Coronavirus, and the Canadian Arctic

Emily Tsui explores how federalism affects efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic in the Canadian Arctic. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 21, 2020

Should American Indians Have the Power to Enforce Strict Virus Policies?

Matthew L.M. Fletcher contends that tribes should have the authority to pierce the legal complexities surrounding Indian reservations to enforce strict coronavirus policies. Read…

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July 21, 2020

U.S, Indian, and Australian Pandemic Responses Compared

Niranjan Sahoo compares how the three nations have responded to the coronavirus pandemic. He writes that the U.S. has not responded well because "American federalism…

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American Federalism

July 20, 2020

Federal and State Economic Powers

M.P. McQueen reviews the financial powers of the federal government and states and traces five ways that each affects the economy. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 20, 2020

Republican Attorneys General Offer Support for New Sexual Misconduct Rules

Fourteen Republican attorneys general have filed an amicus brief in federal court to support the U.S. Department of Education's new rules for how colleges…

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July 17, 2020

Arrest Sparks Protests in Russia

The Economist reports that protests against Vladimir Putin's government have broken out in the city of Khabarovsk in the far eastern region of Russia. Protesters…

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American Federalism

July 17, 2020

Trump Threatens Greater Federal Role in Local Law Enforcement

President Trump announced this week that his administration is exploring more federal involvement with law enforcement in cities. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 16, 2020

Interest in Federalism Rising in High School Classes

Olivia B. Waxman reports that events related to the coronavirus pandemic have brought intergovernmental relations to the fore in many high school online classrooms.…

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American Federalism

July 16, 2020

Executive Underreach Explored

David Pozen and Kim Lane Scheppele write that fears of executive overreach often arise during national emergencies. But they contend that the opposite --…

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American Federalism

July 15, 2020

Regional Governance and Public Investment

Brian An and Ralph W. Bostic examine the roles that institutional governance rules and power play in distributing public investments at the regional level.…

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American Federalism

July 15, 2020

States Challenge Federal Student Visa Policy

A group of eighteen states have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plan to force international students to leave the country if they…

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American Federalism

July 14, 2020

Cannabis: Federal Legalization and State Borrowing Costs

Writing for the National Review, Zoe Zorka suggests that federal legalization of marijuana would provide a crucial boost to an economy reeling from the coronavirus pandemic. Kadija…

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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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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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