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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

February 4, 2020

How Will Water-Rule Change Affect Businesses and the Environment?

Patrik Jonsson reports on the possible benefits and challenges created by the Trump administration's rule changes regarding water protections: "Writ broadly, the shift underway…

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American Federalism

February 4, 2020

Democracy and Federalism Panel Discussion

The American Constitution Society recently hosted a panel titled: "Democracy and Federalism: Friends or Foes?" You can view the discussion here.

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News

February 3, 2020

“Citizenship Federalism” and Inequality

Kenneth Stahl writes that many nations have a form of "citizenship federalism," in which local citizenship exists alongside national citizenship. He contends, however, that…

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News

February 3, 2020

Nepalese Leaders Commit to Support Needs-Assessment Goals

Leaders in Nepal have expressed support for the most recent version of the World Bank's Federalism Capacity Needs Assessment. Read more here and here.

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News

January 31, 2020

The Unequal Return of Federal Taxes to the States Considered

Chris Edwards looks at federal taxation and the distribution of funds back to the states, declaring some states winners and other losers. Edwards questions…

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Books

January 30, 2020

Book on Regional Integration, Multilevel Governance, and the EU

Jae-Jae Spoon and Nils Ringe have edited The European Union and Beyond: Multi-Level Governance, Institutions, and Policy-Making (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2020). The book's chapters…

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American Federalism

January 30, 2020

Federalism and Originalism

Sean Beienburg explores the relationship between federalism and the development of originalist judicial philosophy. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 29, 2020

States Sue to Prevent Easier Access to Gun Designs for 3D Printers

A group of twenty states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from making designs for 3D-printed…

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American Federalism

January 29, 2020

Stricter “Public Charge” Rule Upheld

The Supreme Court has approved a more stringent interpretation of a rule that allows the government to deny admission to, or residency in, the…

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American Federalism

January 29, 2020

Does Federalism Offer the Best Path to Drone Regulation?

Wade Troxell, the mayor of Fort Collins, Colorado, writes that a bill introduced into the U.S. Senate provides the most appropriate way to regulate drones…

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News

January 28, 2020

Does Canadian Federalism Offers Lessons for Post-Brexit Britain?

Tom McTague suggests that Britain could learn from the successes that Canada's federal structure has provided to the nation. McTague approvingly quotes the Canadian…

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News

January 28, 2020

UK Labor Leaders Call for Devolution of Power

A group of Labor leadership candidates contend that too much power resides in Westminster, a problem that could be remedied by a system "built…

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News

January 27, 2020

Canadian Supreme Court Rejects Anti-Trans Mountain Pipeline Law

The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected an appeal from British Columbia in which the province sought to defend its anti-pipeline legislation. According to…

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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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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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