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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

March 22, 2020

States Lead in Coronavirus Response

Juliette Kayyem contends that the Trump administration has failed to respond adequately to the coronavirus pandemic, but that governors' actions "have been a model of quick…

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American Federalism

March 22, 2020

Coronavirus Response Highlights Importance of Nation’s Governors

Alisha Powell Gillis writes that the coronavirus outbreak serves as a reminder of why governors are vital to the nation's response to the crisis. Read…

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American Federalism

March 18, 2020

The Nation’s Governors Lead Virus Response

Gerald F. Seib writes that, absent clear guidance from the federal government about how to best deal with the coronavirus, governors have stepped up…

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American Federalism

March 18, 2020

Federalism Working Well During Virus Crisis?

Michael Brendan Dougherty contends that state leadership works better during a health crisis than top-down, heavy-handed nationwide measures. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 18, 2020

AEI Presents State-Level Virus Tracker

The American Enterprise Institution has prepared an online tracker of state efforts to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 18, 2020

Federalism and Emergency Powers

Mark Nevitt traces how emergency powers and the possible use of the military play out through the nation's federal structure. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 17, 2020

Governors and Mayors Impose Strict Virus Control Measures

State and local officials frustrated with the federal response to coronavirus have imposed harsh restrictions on public gatherings in an attempt to slow the…

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News

March 17, 2020

Canadian Federalism and Coronavirus

John Ibbitson writes that people who complain about the "cumbersome nature of Canadian federalism" should note how well the system is working during the…

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News

March 17, 2020

Has Federalism Curtailed Germany’s Coronavirus Response?

Der Spiegel complains that officials have struggled to respond in a consistent way to the coronavirus threat because of "the corset federalism places on federal…

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American Federalism

March 17, 2020

Fiscal Federalism and the ACA’s Medicaid Expansion

Jonathan Gruber and Benjamin D. Sommers examine the budgetary effects of the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 16, 2020

How Does Federalism Affect America’s Coronavirus Response?

Donald F. Kettl suggests that a "federalism divide" could lead to widely varying effectiveness in responding to the coronavirus outbreak, depending on where citizens live. Ed…

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American Federalism

March 16, 2020

Federalism, Separation of Powers, and Investigations of the President

In a blog post, Lawrence Joseph writes that federalism and separation of powers concerns should prevent the federal courts from intervening in what he…

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American Federalism

March 13, 2020

At Which Governmental Level Should Policy Be Made?

John Dinan and Jac C. Heckelman examine Americans’ preferences for making policy at the national versus the subnational level. 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.

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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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