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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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Comparative Federalism

January 9, 2020

Great Britain and Switzerland’s Approaches to National Sovereignty Compared

Jürg Martin Gabriel suggests that both the United Kingdom and Switzerland have attempted, in dealing with the European Union, to preserve respect for national…

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American Federalism

January 9, 2020

Should Federal Aid to the States Be Reduced?

Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute writes that reducing federal funding will help restore responsible government. Edwards contends that such spending, "rather than being…

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American Federalism

January 8, 2020

Medicaid Expansion Improved Health in Southern States

A new study has concluded that the Medicaid expansion included in the Affordable Care Act improved people's health in southern states. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 8, 2020

States Seek to Keep Climate-Change Litigation in State Court

A group of states are trying to keep climate-change litigation begun by Rhode Island in state, rather than federal, court. The defendant oil and…

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American Federalism

January 7, 2020

Cannabis Policy Review

The Pew Charitable Trust's Stateline offers a round up of its coverage of cannabis-related legal developments, including reporting on the conflict between the federal government and…

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News

January 7, 2020

Filipino House to Support Change to Federal Form of Government

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Amendments has announced that it will pursue a shift to a federal form of government. Read more…

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American Federalism

January 6, 2020

Federalism and “Bridgegate”

This term the U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal stemming from the politically motivated closure of two lanes of the George Washington bridge.…

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American Federalism

January 6, 2020

Pension Cuts Threaten State and Local Officials Not Covered by Social Security

Many state and local officials who are not covered by Social Security face risks to their retirement security as states and localities cut pension…

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American Federalism

January 3, 2020

Book on Federalism, Unions, and the Wagner Act

Alexis N. Walker has written Divided Unions: The Wagner Act, Federalism, and Organized Labor (Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2020). Walker contends that the exclusion of…

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News

January 3, 2020

Call for Papers

Melbourne Law School has issued a call for papers for its upcoming workshop on "Federalism and Socio-Economic Inequalities," to be held on May 13,…

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American Federalism

January 3, 2020

New State Laws Take Effect

States have passed a variety of laws that take effect this year, including red-flag laws, contract-worker protections, cash-bail reforms, and legalization of recreational marijuana…

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News

January 2, 2020

Alain-G. Gagnon Honored

Professor Alain-G. Gagnon, of the Université du Québec à Montréal, has been named a recipient of the Order of Canada for his research in federalism, francophone-anglophone relations,…

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News

January 2, 2020

Canadian Premiers Meet, Discuss Federal and Provincial Issues

Issues linked to the relationship between the provinces and the national government dominated a recent meeting of Canadian premiers. 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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