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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

November 19, 2019

Federal Help for State Criminal-Justice Systems Proposed

A bill filed in the U.S. House of Representatives would offer federal financial help to states and localities that enact changes to their criminal-justice…

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News

November 18, 2019

The Western Challenge to Canadian Federalism

Dale Eisler and Johnson Shoyama write that the sense of western alienation evidenced in the recent election should not be a surprise. Read more here.

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American Federalism

November 18, 2019

Trump Administration Shifts Transportation Focus Back to Roads

The Trump administration's shifting of transportation funds to states toward road construction has drawn criticism from supporters of alternative transportation projects. Read more here.

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News

November 18, 2019

When Britain Turned to Federalism

James Dunne offers a look back at when, he suggests, Britain was at the forefront of the European federalism movement. Read more here.

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American Federalism

November 15, 2019

Flashback Friday: Herbert Wechsler, “The Political Safeguards of Federalism: The Role of the States in the Composition and Selection of the National Government”

Flashback Friday is an occasional feature in which we look back to noteworthy articles from the past. Daniel J. Elazar famously referred to federalism…

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News

November 15, 2019

Judicial Systems and Federalism

In a blog post, Erin F. Delaney discusses her research into how judicial systems construct and police the boundaries of federalism and how federalism, in…

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American Federalism

November 15, 2019

Federalism and Surface Transportation

In a Heritage Foundation report, David Ditch and Nicolas Loris explore how federalism can improve surface transportation. Read more here.

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Books

November 14, 2019

New Essay Collection on Federalism in Ancient Greece

Hans Beck, et al., have edited Ethnos and Koinon: Studies in Ancient Greek Ethnicity and Federalism (Stuttgart: Steiner Franz Verlag, 2019). The essays in this volume explore the often…

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American Federalism

November 14, 2019

Federalism and Localism in California

Tom Campbell reviews several instances of federal-state and state-local conflicts that have arisen in California. He contends that the path to resolution of these conflicts…

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American Federalism

November 13, 2019

How Will State Courts Handle Partisan Gerrymandering?

The Supreme Court's ruling last term that partisan gerrymandering is beyond the reach of the federal judiciary has raised concerns that partisan state courts…

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News

November 13, 2019

Call for Papers on Federalism and Socio-Economic Inequality

Melbourne Law School has issued a call for papers for papers concerning how federalism could help with the "challenges posed by the process of…

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American Federalism

November 13, 2019

Healthcare Federalism

Robert Verbruggen explores whether healthcare federalism "will ever have a chance" while both parties hope to impose their healthcare plans on the entire nation. Read…

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News

November 12, 2019

State Attorneys General Dive Into Federal Issues

The Pew Charitable Trusts reports that state attorneys general from both parties are showing an increasing willingness to insert themselves into fights with 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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