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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

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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American Federalism

May 21, 2020

Federalism and Medical Product Procurement

The Health Affairs blog examines how federalism is affecting the procurement of medical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

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American Federalism

May 21, 2020

Delayed Funding for Medicaid Providers

Many Medicaid providers are facing delayed coronavirus-related payments, something that state Medicaid directors have said will threaten the providers' ability to remain open. Read…

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American Federalism

May 13, 2020

“Fend-For-Yourself Federalism”?

Ken Hicks traces the historical stages of American federalism and concludes that the coronavirus pandemic marks "a further regression of American governing capacity" down to "fend-for-yourself…

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News

May 13, 2020

Federalism and Indian Bicameralism

Venkaiah Naidu reviews the development of India's bicameral legislature and suggests that federalism plays into why a bicameral structure is appropriate for the nation: "Federalism…

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American Federalism

May 13, 2020

Public Health Federalism

Sean B. Hecht examines the federal Public Health Act and contends that public health can benefit from the division of public-health responsibilities between the…

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News

May 13, 2020

Coronavirus and the Future of a European Republic

Lorenzo Marsili and Ulrike Guérot write that the end of the pandemic offers an opportunity for Europe "to build a democracy of equals." Read…

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American Federalism

May 13, 2020

Federalism and the Trump Administration’s Pandemic Response

In an op-ed, Frank Pignanelli and LaVarr Webb look at how the Trump administration has responded to the coronavirus outbreak, concluding that the administration…

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News

May 10, 2020

Virus Brings U.S. Federalism to the Forefront

Kim Wehle provides an overview of the history of federalism in the United States, writing that President Trump's "tortured dance with state governors" regarding…

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News

May 10, 2020

Are the New Deal Changes to American Federalism at Risk?

Lizabeth Cohen writes that although the New Deal "recast the structure of American federalism" because states and localities lacked the capacity to deal with the Great…

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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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