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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 25, 2020

Call for Rebalancing of Power Between Federal Government and Localities

Eryn Hurley of the National Association of Counties writes that the balance of power between the federal government and localities has shifted in a…

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News

February 25, 2020

Call for Federalism in the UK

At a recent constitutional affairs conference, a number of political leaders called for devolved government in the United Kingdom. The leaders included the mayor…

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American Federalism

February 24, 2020

Appellate Court Strikes Down Medicaid Work Requirements

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has ruled that Arkansas's work requirements for Medicaid are arbitrary and capricious and fail…

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American Federalism

February 24, 2020

Federal Government and States Differ Over “Hot” Hemp

Farmers in states that allow hemp farming are concerned that new federal regulations will make it more difficult for farmers to prove that their…

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American Federalism

February 21, 2020

New York Lawsuit: Federalism versus Immigration

Susan J. Cohen analyzes the legal conflict that has developed between the Trump administration and New York state over the Global Entry Trusted Traveler…

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American Federalism

February 21, 2020

Federalism, Public Health, and Immigration

Wendy E. Parmet explores the role federalism plays at the intersection of public health and immigration. Read more here.

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News

February 11, 2020

Federations and Populist Movements

Jason Parker reviews the history of how various federations, such as the Central African Federation and the West Indies Federation, have developed and responded…

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News

February 11, 2020

Podcast on Trudeau and the Politics of Federalism

A group of commentators discuss the resumption of Parliament and how the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might find points of common interest…

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American Federalism

February 10, 2020

How Would Medicaid Block-Grant Change Affect Funding?

Nicholas Bagley contends that the Trump administration's plan to change Medicaid funding would "gut" the program. Seema Verma, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and…

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American Federalism

February 10, 2020

FDIC Proposed Lending Rule Draws Criticism

A group of mostly Democratic state attorneys general are speaking out against a proposed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation rule that they say would undercut…

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American Federalism

February 7, 2020

“This Is Federalism”

In a blog post, Ken Ivory calls for a renewed effort to become involved politically at the state, rather than federal, level. Read more here.

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American Federalism

February 7, 2020

Georgia Bill: Local Governments Should Regulate Scooters

A bill filed in the Georgia legislature would give local governments, not the state, authority over regulating electric scooters. The bill comes amid nationwide…

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American Federalism

February 6, 2020

The Role of the Tenth Amendment

Iseghohime Ehighalua reviews the history the Tenth Amendment and contends that the amendment "will always be at the intersection of how the executive and the…

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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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