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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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May 9, 2020

Supreme Court Rejects Copyright of Annotated Legal Code

In a sharply divided ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has declared that, under the "government edicts" doctrine, Georgia cannot copyright its annotated legal code.  Read…

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May 9, 2020

More Local Governments to Receive Fed Assistance

The Federal Reserve has expanded a lending program to include more local governments.   Read more here.

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May 9, 2020

Is the Senate Leader Pushing the States to Bankruptcy?

David Frum writes that U.S. Senate leader Mitch McConnell's opposition to financial assistance to states lies in fiscal federalism.  Read more here.

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May 9, 2020

Do Regional Pacts Offer an Alternative to Traditional American Federalism?

Noting that three groups of governors have created regional pacts to work together to combat the coronavirus outbreak, Richard Kreitner suggests that these leaders…

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American Federalism

May 8, 2020

Call for Canadian Commission to Study Post-Coronavirus Fiscal Federalism

A group of scholars are calling for the creation of a non-governmental body that "will rethink the architecture of Canadian fiscal federalism" in the wake of…

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American Federalism

May 8, 2020

Increased Role of States During Pandemic Not a Surprise?

Dan Balz contends that the visible roles played by the states during the coronavirus pandemic is "very much as the Founders intended when they established…

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American Federalism

May 8, 2020

“Faithless” Elector Case to Be Heard by Supreme Court

Linda Greenhouse reports on the upcoming oral argument in the so-called faithless elector case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Greenhouse contends that the Court…

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May 7, 2020

Does the Virus Outbreak Show that Federalism Is Wrong for the Philippines?

Rudy Romero points to America's response to the coronavirus outbreak as evidence that President Rodrigo Duterte's push for federalism would be a mistake for…

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American Federalism

May 7, 2020

Time to Rebalance State and Local Powers?

Neil Kleiman writes that the coronavirus pandemic might provide an opportunity for states and localities to reassess the balance of powers between the two…

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American Federalism

May 7, 2020

Does Trump’s Response to Virus Show a Weakness of Federalism?

Albert Hunt contends that the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic demonstrates how the nation's founders "got it right on federalism" but that…

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American Federalism

May 7, 2020

Is the Virus Outbreak Leading to a “New Federalism”?

Gary Gerstle writes that the states, in the face of inaction from the federal government, have begun to assert long-dormant powers. He suggests that "a new…

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May 7, 2020

Is Federal “Passivity” Delaying the Reopening of the Economy?

James C. Capretta contends that "out of a misplaced conception of federalism," President Trump is mistaken in the way he is deferring to the states…

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May 7, 2020

Sri Lanka Federalism Update

The Institute of South Asian Studies analyzes the prospects for Sri Lankan federalism following the 2019 election of Gotabaya Rajapaksa. 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.

What is the purpose of the CSF website?

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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The CSF materials are free to use for educational purposes. If published, please acknowledge CSF as the source. If you intend to use these materials for profit, please, contact the Center for the Study of Federalism for permission. Some materials on the website are not owned by CSF and permission to use those materials should be sought with those holding legal title to the material.

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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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