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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 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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American Federalism

July 14, 2020

Call for New Federal Infrastructure Policies

Christy Veeder writes that the ability of states and localities to control infrastructure development has been eroded as power in this area has shifted…

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News

July 13, 2020

The Coronavirus and Canadian Federalism

John Delacourt considers the economic and political challenges that the coronavirus pandemic has posed for Canadian federalism. Read more here.

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News

July 13, 2020

“Canadian Federalism” Editors Consider the Effects of the Pandemic

The University of Toronto Press has asked the editors of the upcoming fourth edition of Canadian Federalism for their thoughts about the potential effects the…

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American Federalism

July 10, 2020

Supreme Court Declares Much of Oklahoma an Indian Reservation

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a large portion of eastern Oklahoma is an Indian Reservation, invalidating the state criminal conviction of a…

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News

July 10, 2020

Nepal, Federalism, and the Pandemic

Prakriti Nepal, Amol Acharya, and Nicola Nixon examine how the coronavirus pandemic has affected Nepal. Read more here.

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News

July 9, 2020

Canadian Federalism and Alberta’s Economic Troubles

Peter McKenna considers whether Alberta's economic challenges and its push for a "fair deal" could "require weakening the bonds of Canadian federalism." Read more…

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American Federalism

July 9, 2020

Congress Considers Restoring State and Local Refinancing Method

Bipartisan support is growing for a repeal of the portion of the 2017 tax law that eliminated tax-exempt advance refunding bonds, a popular state…

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July 8, 2020

Who Is Best Suited to Prosecute Corruption Cases?

Yael V. Levy considers whether New York is better positioned than the federal government to pursue public corruption cases (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.

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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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