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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

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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News

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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News

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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American Federalism

August 24, 2020

American Response to Virus Questioned

Michael Ollove contends that the "disjointed" response of the United States to the coronavirus pandemic has seriously damaged how well the nation is faring…

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News

August 14, 2020

Canadian Federalism, Quarantine, and Interprovincial Borders

David Robitaille contends that Canada's powers to deal with quarantine and interprovincial border issues must be shared between the federal government and the provinces.…

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American Federalism

August 14, 2020

Response of Urban Localities to Coronavirus Examined

A group of authors argue that urban local governments have stepped up in responding to the coronavirus pandemic when higher levels of government failed…

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American Federalism

August 13, 2020

Native American Schools to Reopen Soon

The federal government has announced that many of the Native American schools it administers will require in-person attendance, despite the widespread nature of the…

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Books

August 13, 2020

Book on Federalism and Inuit Governance

Gary N. Wilson, Christopher Alcantara, and Thierry Rodon have written Nested Federalism and Inuit Governance in the Canadian Arctic (Vancouver: UBC Press, 2020). The authors…

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American Federalism

August 12, 2020

Governors Object to Trump’s Unemployment Order

A number of governors and unemployment experts have expressed concerns about the ability of states to cover 25 percent of the unemployment benefits called…

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News

August 12, 2020

Indian Federalism and Article 370

M.Y. Tarigami contends that Article 370, which defined Jammu and Kashmir's relationship to the Union, did not weaken democracy or federalism. Read more here.

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News

August 11, 2020

Belgian Federalism and the Coronavirus Outbreak

Courtney Withrow writes that the coronavirus pandemic is pushing Belgium's "messy federal system to its limits" (password required). 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.

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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