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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

July 3, 2020

Coronavirus Highlights Importance of Federalism

Ryan Williams writes that the coronavirus has served as a reminder of "the significance of federalism in our constitutional system." Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 3, 2020

Oklahoma Votes to Expand Medicaid

Oklahoma voters have, over the objection of Republican leaders, approved the Medicaid expansion made available under the Affordable Care Act. Read more here.

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News

July 2, 2020

Germany’s Response to Pandemic Studied

A group of scholars examine the German response to the coronavirus pandemic, including whether the virus response led to a shift to centralization of…

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News

July 2, 2020

Federalism and the Pan-Canadian Securities Regulation Reference

Johanne Poirier explores the 2018 Pan-Canadian Securities Regulation Reference and contends that dualist federalism has come "to the rescue" of cooperative federalism. Read more…

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American Federalism

July 1, 2020

Pence Points to Federalism for Lack of Mask Requirement

Vice President Mike Pence defended President Trump's ambivalent attitude toward mask-wearing by asserting that under the nation's federal structure, whether Americans should be required…

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American Federalism

July 1, 2020

Has Pandemic Response Been Hampered by “Dysfunctional Federalism”?

Richard Schragger contends that the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic has been "at best fragmented and incomplete" as a result of "dysfunctional federalism."…

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American Federalism

July 1, 2020

Immigration Federalism at the Local Level

Jennifer M. Chacón considers the role that subfederal governments -- in this case, two California counties -- play in immigration enforcement. Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 30, 2020

Washington D.C. and the Power to Admit New States

The U.S. House of Representatives recently voted to admit Washington D.C. to the Union as a state. In an essay for the National Constitution…

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News

June 30, 2020

Study of Myanmar and Democracy

The Center for Development and Ethnic Studies has issued a report examining the Myanmar public's understanding of several key political concepts related to democracy,…

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American Federalism

June 30, 2020

Federalism and the “Grants-Management Regime”

Eloise Pasachoff examines how federal grants are implemented "on the ground." She contends that a "powerful grants-management regime creates strong incentives that unintentionally undermine grantees’…

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News

June 29, 2020

Canadian Federalism and the Coronavirus

Andrea Riccardo Migone examines how federalism has shaped Canada's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 26, 2020

Trump Administration Opposes Hawaii Quarantine

The Trump administration has filed a statement of interest in federal court opposing Hawaii's requirement that visitors quarantine for fourteen days. Read more here.

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News

June 26, 2020

Canadian Federalism and the Coronavirus

Andrea Riccardo Migone examines how federalism has shaped Canada's response to the coronavirus pandemic. 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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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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