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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 11, 2020

Is Trump’s View of Power a Threat to the Nation’s Federal Structure?

Ediberto Roman warns that President Trump believes that his powers are unchecked. If Trump is reelected, Roman contends, "our notions of federalism and system…

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Books

June 10, 2020

Book on Democratic Federalism

Robert P. Inman and Daniel L. Rubenfeld have written Democratic Federalism: The Economics, Politics, and Law of Federal Governance (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2020). The authors…

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American Federalism

June 10, 2020

Coronavirus Tests Federalism

Jennifer Selin examines how the coronavirus pandemic has tested the nation's federalist structure. Read more here.

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News

June 9, 2020

Review of Australian Federalism Reform

Annable Crabb reviews the perils of attempting to change the balance of power between the national government and states. Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 9, 2020

Competitive Federalism

John O. McGinnis writes that competitive federalism offers better government, but he contends that "our ideal structure of federalism has eroded over time, because…

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Books

June 8, 2020

Book on Russian Federalism

Gulnara R. Shaikhutdinova has written Contemporary Russian Federalism: Delimitation of Jurisdictional Subjects and Powers (The Hague: Asser Press, 2020). The author analyzes how federal relationships in Russia have…

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American Federalism

June 8, 2020

Federalism and Racial Equality

A group of authors have examined resistance to racial equity in the American system of federalism. Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 5, 2020

Is the Pandemic Leading to Renewed Federalism?

Shelby Sterling writes that the reopening of the economy marks "a renewal of federalism" because, he contends, the pandemic has provided an opportunity for…

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American Federalism

June 5, 2020

Fed Expands State and Municipal Lending Program

The Federal Reserve has again expanded the state and municipal lending program in an effort to help states and localities cope with financial issues…

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American Federalism

June 4, 2020

The Use of Federal Force in Cities

Mark Nevitt reviews a number of issues related to the use of federal troops in localities. Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 4, 2020

NRDC Decries Water Rule Change

The Natural Resources Defense Council contends that the Trump administration's recent rule change limiting the ability of state and tribal governments to protect water…

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American Federalism

June 4, 2020

Democratic Leaders Criticize Possible Use of Military Force

Democratic state and local leaders are speaking out against the possibility that President Trump might deploy federal troops to cities to quell unrest. Read…

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American Federalism

May 29, 2020

State Bond Banks and Fiscal Federalism

Girard Miller writes that state bond banks could serve as efficient conduits between the federal government and local governments. 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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