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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 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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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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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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June 25, 2020

Book on Federalism, Diversity, and Gender Studies

Jill Vickers, Joan Grace, and Cheryl N. Collier have edited Handbook on Gender, Diversity, and Federalism (Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2020), part of a series of books on gender…

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June 25, 2020

Federal Constitutional Law and State Post-Conviction Proceedings

Eric M. Freedman writes that the U.S. Supreme Court's 2016 ruling in Montgomery v. Louisiana, which requires states to give full retroactive effect to substantive new…

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June 24, 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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June 24, 2020

The Exercise of Police Powers in American Federalism

In an interview, John Yoo discusses the role that the federal government and states have in exercising police powers. You can listen to the…

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June 24, 2020

Canada and the Alberta Fair Deal Panel Report

Lisa Young examines how the Alberta Fair Deal Panel report might affect the federation. Read more here.

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June 23, 2020

Essays on Federalism and Coronavirus Responses

The Forum of Federations has collected a series of essays about how federal nations are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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June 23, 2020

Multinational Federalism

Alain-G. Gagnon considers the challenges and opportunities available through multinational federalism. Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 22, 2020

Roots of the Anti-Sanctuary Movement

Rick Su explores the origins of anti-sanctuary efforts, contending that the movement can be traced to Proposition 187, a ballot initiative adopted by California…

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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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