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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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October 28, 2019

Constitutional Order Under Threat in the Philippines

Björn Dressel and Cristina Regina Bonoan warn that "a decisive turn toward illiberalism may be in the offing" and that despite President Rodrigo Duterte's…

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American Federalism

October 25, 2019

Federal Government Sues California Over Cap-and-Trade Market

The Trump administration has filed suit against California, arguing that the state's emissions-trading market is unconstitutional because it is run in cooperation with the Canadian…

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October 25, 2019

Federalism’s Prospects in Yemen

Osamah Al-Rawhani writes that "a move to federalism is not a realistic prospect in Yemen at present," contending that a strong central state is…

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October 25, 2019

New IACL Research Group Announced

The International Association of Constitutional Law has announced a new research group: "New Frontiers of Federalism." Read more here.

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October 24, 2019

Federalism “Roadshow” in the Philippines

This week the Department of the Interior and Local Government is holding a Center for Federalism and Constitutional Reform "roadshow" to educate constituents on the types…

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October 24, 2019

Federalism and Other Constitutional Issues in China

Ling Li and Wenzhang Zhou review the constitutional issues of central-local relations, party-state relations, and power relations in the Politburo within the framework of authoritarian…

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October 23, 2019

Factoring Federalism Into Regulatory Structures

Alejandro E. Camacho and Robert L. Glicksman propose a new approach to including federalism concerns in regulatory strategies. Read more here.

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American Federalism

October 23, 2019

State Medicaid Changes Contribute to Fewer Children Enrolled

An increasing number of children are being dropped from Medicaid, in part due to state rules aimed at fraud and waste (password required). Read more…

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October 22, 2019

Canadian Provincial Pipeline Idea Dismissed

New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh has stated that his party would not force a province to accept a pipeline through its territory. Stewart…

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American Federalism

October 22, 2019

American Federalism’s International Law Origins

In looking at various federalism doctrines and the text of the Constitution, Anthony J. Bellia Jr. and Bradford R. Clark attempt to reconcile federalism and…

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American Federalism

October 21, 2019

Maryland Fights EPA Rollback

Maryland officials are speaking out against recent EPA water-quality rollbacks on grounds that even though Maryland has strict environmental protections in place, upstream pollution…

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American Federalism

October 21, 2019

Ninth Circuit Extends Eleventh Amendment Immunity Waiver

In a case in which Nevada state employees sued the state in state court claiming violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the…

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American Federalism

October 21, 2019

Federal and State Higher Education Funding

The Pew Charitable Trusts reviews two decades of changing federal and state funding for higher education. Read more here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the purpose of the CSF website?

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.

Are the materials on the Center for the Study of Federalism website copyright-protected?

The CSF materials are free to use for educational purposes. If published, please acknowledge CSF as the source. If you intend to use these materials for profit, please, contact the Center for the Study of Federalism for permission. Some materials on the website are not owned by CSF and permission to use those materials should be sought with those holding legal title to the material.

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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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