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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 1, 2020

Report on Federal and State Crisis Responses

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University has released a report highlighting fellows' thoughts on the roles of the federal and state governments in dealing…

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News

April 1, 2020

Coronavirus and Ethiopian Federalism

Zemelak Ayitenew Ayele examines how the federal and state governments are responding to the coronavirus outbreak. He contends that "the virus has revealed the strengths…

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American Federalism

March 31, 2020

Vehicle Emissions Standards Almost Completed

The Trump administration has almost completed its long-planned tailpipe-emissions rollback. California and environmental groups are expected to file legal challenges to the new rules (password required). Read…

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News

March 31, 2020

Has the Coronavirus Boosted Federalism in India?

In a blog post, Ayan Sharma contends that the coronavirus pandemic has given federalism in India a "much-needed boost." Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 31, 2020

Coronavirus Leads to Focus on Federalism

Michael Tackett writes that the coronavirus outbreak has pushed a number of longstanding federalism issues to the fore. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 30, 2020

Teaching About Federalism in a Time of Crisis

The Bill of Rights Institute has prepared a lesson about how different levels of government have responded to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 30, 2020

Would House Gerrymandering Bill Improperly Commandeer the States?

A Note in the Harvard Law Review contends that a bill passed last term by the U.S. House of Representatives that would require states to use…

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American Federalism

March 27, 2020

Court Rejects Trump Administration Sanctuary-Jurisdiction Policy

Ilya Somin applauds this week's ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit striking down a Trump administration policy of using…

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News

March 27, 2020

Federalism, Argentina, and Petroleum Production

Patricia I. Vásquez explores the roles played by federalism and the rule of law in Argentina's oil and gas sector. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 27, 2020

Supreme Court Bars Congress from Waiving States’ Copyright Sovereign Immunity

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Congress cannot subject the states to suit for copyright infringement. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 26, 2020

Call for Larger Role for the Centers for Disease Control

Kyle Connors, a law student at the University of Virginia, contends that the federal Centers for Disease Control should have greater authority in directing…

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American Federalism

March 26, 2020

States Compete for Medical Supplies

Competition among the states for medical supplies is ramping up. Some states have asked the federal government to use a wartime law to bring order…

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American Federalism

March 26, 2020

Stimulus Bill Agreement Reached

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Democrats and Republicans have agreed to a $2 trillion stimulus bill intended to boost the economy. The bill includes…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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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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