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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

April 13, 2020

The “Nation-State” of California?

Writing that "federalism has always had rough spots," Francis Wilkinson considers California governor Gavin Newsom's recent statement that California is a "nation-state" that would…

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American Federalism

April 10, 2020

Interview About Governmental Powers During Health Emergencies

C-Span has interviewed Scott Burris, the director of Temple University's Center for Public Health Law Research, about federal and state powers during health emergencies.…

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American Federalism

April 10, 2020

Podcast on Federal Power During a Pandemic

Walter Olson and Caleb O. Brown explore "Federalism vs. Federal Power in a Pandemic" in a recent edition of the Cato Daily Podcast. You…

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American Federalism

April 10, 2020

Federalism and Federal Pollution Controls

Alejandro E. Camacho and Robert L. Glicksman use federal pollution controls as a way to illustrate overlapping governmental authority. Read more here.

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American Federalism

April 9, 2020

“Corona-Federalism”?

Joshua A. Geltzer assails the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus outbreak as "disastrous" (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

April 9, 2020

Federal Government Allows State to Use Funds for Online Learning

The U.S. Department of Education has released waivers allowing states to use existing federal funding for new technology that will assist with online learning.…

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American Federalism

April 8, 2020

Does Coronavirus Crisis Reveal Federalism’s Shortcomings?

Mark J. Rozell contends that federalism is useful in many ways, but "it is during crises and emergencies when federalism's shortcomings are most on…

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American Federalism

April 8, 2020

Podcast on Federalism and the Coronavirus

Robert Tsai and Glenn Cohen discuss federalism and states' rights in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. You can listen to the podcast here.

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American Federalism

April 8, 2020

Outbreak Might Lead to Expansion of Federal Power

Ilya Somin writes that there is "value to the decentralized nature of the response to the crisis, but also some risks." He suggests that a…

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American Federalism

April 8, 2020

American Federalism Not Equipped for a Pandemic?

In an op-ed, Lincoln Mitchell writes that America's system of federalism has many benefits, but dealing with a disaster such as the coronavirus outbreak…

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American Federalism

April 7, 2020

Has the Coronavirus Revealed a Political System Not Worth Preserving?

Richard Kreitner contends that the generally robust response by states and localities to the coronavirus pandemic is due to luck, not design. He suggests…

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News

April 7, 2020

Germany’s Devolved Public Health System Leads Virus Response

Philip Oltermann writes that the devolved structure of Germany's public health system is beginning to look advantageous in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. Read more…

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News

April 7, 2020

Has the Coronavirus Revealed a “Dark Side” of Federalism?

Writing in the New England Journal of Medicine, Rebecca L. Haffajee and Michelle M. Mello write that the coronavirus has exposed major weaknesses in the…

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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.

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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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