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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 5, 2019

Federal Program Helps Cities Boost Solar Energy

Hundreds of cities are participating in a program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy that helps streamline permitting and zoning processes for using…

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News

November 4, 2019

Federalism in Immigration

Elliott Raia reviews the immigration policies of Australia and Canada and contends that the United States should emulate certain aspects of those nations' policies…

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News

November 4, 2019

Nigerian Federalism and the National Wage

Segun Gbadegesin writes that state-level resistance to the national minimum wage is hypocritical and flows from the "fake nature of the federalism which the military…

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American Federalism

November 1, 2019

States Pursue Higher Overtime Pay

A new federal overtime rule raises the threshold under which salaried workers receive overtime pay. In response, some states are adopting higher pay thresholds. Read…

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News

November 1, 2019

Call for Emphasis on Needs of Western Canadian Provinces

Graham Fox points to a recent survey showing the low marks that western Canadians give to federalism to support his contention that the western…

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American Federalism

October 31, 2019

California Disputes Federal Environmental Allegations

Two California agencies have rejected Trump administration claims that the state is failing to meet federal environmental standards. Hundreds of former EPA officials have…

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American Federalism

October 31, 2019

“Sanctuary State” Law Headed to Supreme Court

The Trump administration has recently appealed a Ninth Circuit ruling that largely upheld a California "sanctuary state" law. Ilya Somin contends that this is…

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News

October 31, 2019

Federalism for Sri Lanka?

Ranjanee De Alwis writes that devolution has occurred in Sri Lanka "at a varying pace" and that the nation should carefully study the idea…

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American Federalism

October 30, 2019

Vehicle Emissions Conflict: “Uncooperative Federalism”?

Deborah Sivas writes that the Obama administration's efforts to align federal and state vehicle-emissions policy was a "textbook example" of cooperative federalism. The Trump…

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American Federalism

October 30, 2019

Federalism, Slavery, and Immigration

Sandra L. Rierson contends that the changing allegiances of political parties regarding the use of federal power reflects that "curtailing the scope and power…

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News

October 29, 2019

Catalan Independence Efforts Spark Divisions

Support for Catalan independence appears to be divided along lines of age, class, and language. Read more here.

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News

October 29, 2019

IACL Scholar Discusses Constitutional Position of Local Governments in the UK

John Stanton of the University of London discusses the focus of his research and how his work ties in with the recently announced International Association of…

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American Federalism

October 28, 2019

City Leaders to Press Presidential Candidates on Municipal Issues

A task force with the National League of Cities is developing a list of priorities that they hope presidential contenders will focus on during…

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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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