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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

December 20, 2019

Trump Administration to Allow Prescription Drug Purchases from Canada

The Trump administration has announced plans to end the federal prohibition on importing prescription drugs from Canada. Several states have already either passed legislation…

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American Federalism

December 20, 2019

ACA Mandate Struck Down

In a ruling in litigation brought by eighteen Republican-led states, a federal appeals court has struck down the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate (password…

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American Federalism

December 20, 2019

Prohibition and Federalism

Sean Beienburg contends that Prohibition provides a vivid example of why policymaking should be left to the states, rather than the federal government. Read more…

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American Federalism

December 19, 2019

The “Remnants” of Federalism

Lawrence Jia reviews the rise of federal regulatory authority and contends that states should be empowered again "when the federal government fails in its…

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News

December 19, 2019

Federalism and Ethiopian Reform Efforts

A report by the International Crisis Group notes that as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attempts to implement reforms, the nation's system of ethnic federalism has become a…

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News

December 19, 2019

Quebec and the Canadian Constitution

Noura Karazivan examines cooperative federalism from the perspective of the relationship between Quebec and the Canadian constitution. Read more here.

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News

December 18, 2019

The Passing of Brian Galligan (1945-2019)

Professor Brian Galligan of Australia passed away on December 14, 2019. He was Director of the Centre for Public Policy at the University of…

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News

December 18, 2019

Indian Medical Act Sparks Federalism Concerns

A group of authors contend that "serious concerns regarding the dilution of federalism" are present in the 2019 National Medical Commission Act. Read more here…

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News

December 18, 2019

Official: More Economic Information Needed for Nepal to Transition Successfully to Federalism

Stating that "data is central to the success of federalism," a World Bank representative recently suggested that "a robust federal framework" requires more economic information…

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Books

December 17, 2019

New Book: “A Research Agenda for Federalism Studies”

John Kincaid has edited A Research Agenda for Federalism Studies (Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019), ISBN 9781 78811 2963. In this book, leading scholars from…

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American Federalism

December 17, 2019

Trump Administration Rollbacks Threaten States’ Pollution Goals

Although almost half of U.S. governors remain committed to the pollution targets of the Paris Agreement, efforts to meet that agreement's goals are hampered…

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News

December 17, 2019

Duterte Offers Support for Federalism

After seeming to waver in his support for changing the government of the Philippines to a federal structure, President Rodrigo Duterte has reached out…

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American Federalism

December 16, 2019

Preemption of Local Laws Studied

The National League of Cities and Temple University have partnered on a project to study preemption of local laws by state governments. 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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