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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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News

May 27, 2020

Compendium of Federalism and Pandemic Resources

The Peter MacKell Chair in Federalism at McGill University has created a compendium of resources related to federalism and the coronavirus. Read more here.

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Books

May 27, 2020

Books on Scottish Independence Reviewed

Rory Scothorne reviews two books that explore the rise of the Scottish independence movement: The Great Mistake of Scottish Independence, by John Lloyd and The Literary…

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American Federalism

May 26, 2020

Coequal Federalism

Dave Owen and Hannah Jacobs Wiseman examine coequal federalism -- that is, when federal- and state-appointed officials work together within a single agency that can…

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Comparative Federalism

May 26, 2020

Chinese and American Responses to Coronavirus Compared

Shui Yan Tang and Brian An compare the intergovernmental responses of the United States and China to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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News

May 24, 2020

German Cooperative Federalism During the Virus Outbreak

Johannes Saurer reports on the cooperative administrative federalism at work in Germany's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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News

May 23, 2020

House Democrats Offer Support for State, Local Governments

Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have released a proposal that would offer states and localities almost $1 trillion in funding to help…

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Other Federal Countries

May 23, 2020

Canadian Federalism and Contact Tracing

Teresa Scassa explores whether the nation's federal structure inhibits efforts to establish contacts of people infected by the coronavirus. Read more here.

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American Federalism

May 22, 2020

USDA to Appeal Medicaid Work Requirements Ruling

The United States Department of Agriculture has filed notice of its intent to appeal a federal district court's injunction preventing the USDA from implementing…

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American Federalism

May 22, 2020

Federalism Aspects of Pandemic Response Reviewed

Writing that the coronavirus outbreak "has underscored both the promise and limits of the Tenth Amendment," Nancy J. Knauer examines the federalism-related aspects of…

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American Federalism

May 22, 2020

Federal and State Virus Responses Analyzed

CSF Fellow John Kincaid traces the responses of the federal government and the states to the coronavirus pandemic and contends that the responses mark…

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American Federalism

May 22, 2020

Call for Increased Medicaid Funding to the States

Writing that "Medicaid is a program that exemplifies federalism," Simon Marshall-Shah contends that increased federal assistance to the states through this program will be…

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American Federalism

May 22, 2020

Threat to Withhold Funds a Menace to Federalism?

Ilya Somin writes that President Trump's recent threat to withhold federal funds from states that allow voting by mail is a "menace" to both…

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Other Federal Countries

May 21, 2020

The Coronavirus and Local Power in Canada

In an op-ed, Andrew Potter points to the many provincial checkpoints as evidence that the coronavirus has localized the nation's politics in a way…

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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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