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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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June 27, 2024

States’ Rights and Constitutional Change

Ethan Yan writes that states have more influence in the current political system and especially on policy change than is usually recognized. He suggests…

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June 26, 2024

Federalism and Peacebuilding in Africa

Natalia Valero writes that federalism offers a way for groups to maintain identities, cultures, and distinctiveness. She suggests that federal governance can act as…

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June 26, 2024

Pandemic Funds and Water Infrastructure

The Pew Charitable Trusts reports that federal pandemic recovery funds are boosting state-level efforts to improve water infrastructure. Read more here.

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June 25, 2024

History of Corporate Law Federalism

William W. Bratton reviews the history of corporate law federalism -- the interrelation of federal and state regulation of internal corporate affairs. Read more…

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June 25, 2024

Is Iraq Failing to Empower Its Territories?

The Washington Kurdish Institute reports that the Iraqi constitution drafted after the removal of Saddam Hussein from power was intended to empower regional governments.…

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June 24, 2024

Banking and Federalism

Dan Awrey reviews the dual -- federal and state -- banking system in the United States and analyzes the potential threats posed to that system…

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June 24, 2024

CHIP Expansion in Two States Compared

Daniel Chang reports on how expansion of the federally and state funded Children's Health Insurance Program has differed in two conservative states, Florida and…

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June 21, 2024

Tribal Stewardship Area Announced

Three tribal nations on the West Coast have created the Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area to offer environmental protection to a coastal region. This is…

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June 21, 2024

Discussion of Trends in Canadian Federalism

The Runnymede Society has placed a panel discussion of emerging trends in Canadian federalism online. You can listen here.

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June 20, 2024

Judicial Federalism in Multidistrict Litigation

Patrick D. Murphree contends that motions to remand filed in multidistrict cases should be decided promptly because doing so "respects a plaintiff’s right to…

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June 20, 2024

Judicial “Laboratories of Democracy”

Gerald S. Dickinson writes that current scholarship does not adequately address the significance of state courts in the idea of state "laboratories of democracy."…

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June 19, 2024

State Standing to Sue the Federal Government

In the wake of last year's United States v. Texas, Jacob Hamburger offers a framework for understanding -- in the context of immigration federalism --…

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June 19, 2024

Fraud and Federalism

Benjamin G. Smith assesses the effectiveness of the U.S. Supreme Court's decades-long effort to draw a boundary between federal and state actors in corruption…

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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.

Are the materials on the Center for the Study of Federalism website copyright-protected?

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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