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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

June 19, 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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News

June 18, 2020

Brazilian Federalism and the Coronavirus

Several scholars have reviewed how Brazil's federal structure has affected its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 18, 2020

Debate on Marijuana Reform

Jonathan H. Adler and Paul Larkin have recorded a discussion of Adler's book, Marijuana Federalism: Uncle Sam and Mary Jane, and debate the merits…

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News

June 17, 2020

Report on Somalian Federalism

Saferworld has issued a report on Somalia’s efforts to consolidate a federal system through the experience of one of its states, Galmudug. Read more…

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American Federalism

June 17, 2020

Supreme Court Will Not Hear Sanctuary Jurisdiction Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a Ninth Circuit ruling that upheld a California law that bars state officials from telling federal…

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News

June 16, 2020

New Fiscal Federalism Report

The Congressional Research Service has released "Fiscal Federalism: Theory and Practice," a new report on the subject. Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 16, 2020

State Voters and State Prosecutions: Anti-Corruption Options?

Stanley M. Brand writes that although the convictions in the New Jersey "Bridgegate" federal case were recently reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court, "politicians can be…

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American Federalism

June 15, 2020

Federalism and the Wealth Tax

Alex Zhang examines the role of federalism in considering the constitutionality of enacting wealth taxation at uniform rates. Read more here.

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News

June 15, 2020

Ukrainian Devolution and Europeanization

Andreas Umland and Valentyna Romanova contend that Ukraine's devolution of power to the local level deprives Russian forces of entry points and furthers the…

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News

June 15, 2020

Is the EU Facing a “Hamiltonian Moment”?

Jacek Rostowski and Arnab Das consider whether a proposal for the European Union to provide significant funding for coronavirus relief could lead to a…

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News

June 12, 2020

How Can Federalism Protect Democracies During Pandemics?

Danielle Allen considers how federalism can help shield democracies during pandemics. Allen contends that although considerable blame for the missteps in the nation's response…

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News

June 12, 2020

Nepalese Federalism and the Coronavirus

Dhrubaraj B.K. with the Asia Foundation reviews how Nepal's national and local governments are responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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Other Federal Countries

June 11, 2020

Strong National Powers of India’s Government Praised

A. Surya Prakash writes approvingly of the considerable authority that the Indian constitution grants to the national government during times of crisis. Read more…

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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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