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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

October 11, 2019

SNAP Changes Would Reduce States’ Role

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has put forth proposals that would reduce states' autonomy in administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read more here.

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News

October 11, 2019

Himalayan Federalism Center Established

Nepal Administrative Staff College has established the Federalism Study Center, which will carry out research related to the nation's newly established federal system of…

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News

October 11, 2019

Kashmir Change Contrary to Indian Federalism?

Amitabha Pande writes that the change in Kashmir's status is an "assault on the fundamental principles of federalism that are embedded in the Constitution…

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American Federalism

October 10, 2019

Review of Dormant Commerce Clause Precedent

James M. McGoldrick explores the two tests -- undue burden and discrimination -- that the Supreme Court uses in analyzing dormant Commerce Clause cases.…

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News

October 10, 2019

Fiscal Federalism Change in India

Lekha S. Chakraborty outlines the many developments that are changing the nature of the nation's fiscal federalism. Read more here.

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American Federalism

October 9, 2019

Supreme Court Hears Appeal from Non-Unanimous Verdict

This week the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in an appeal from Louisiana that challenges earlier Supreme Court precedent upholding the states' authority to…

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American Federalism

October 9, 2019

Can States Abolish the Insanity Defense?

In the years following the 1981 assassination attempt of President Ronald Reagan, five states abolished insanity as a defense to a murder charge. A…

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News

October 9, 2019

Competitive and Cooperative Federalism in India

Amitabh Kant writes that competitive and cooperative federalism are the secrets to the nation's success. Kant contends that the two types of federalism are…

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American Federalism

October 8, 2019

Court Rules that Trump Must Turn Over Tax Returns

A federal district court has ruled that President Trump must hand over eight years of tax returns to the state of New York. Enforcement of…

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American Federalism

October 8, 2019

Trump Experiences Some Successes in Dealing with California

In an op-ed, George Skelton argues that although Donald Trump faces impeachment-related challenges in Washington, he is having success in some of his fights…

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American Federalism

October 8, 2019

Should the Democrats Back “Gun Federalism”?

Rick Hills contends that the Democratic Party should not back new federal gun laws because doing so would be self-defeating. Hills suggests a program…

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American Federalism

October 7, 2019

Tennessee Pursues New Approach to Medicaid Funding

In a plan recently submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Tennessee is seeking to become the first state to pursue a…

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News

October 7, 2019

Balancing National and Provincial Interests in Canada

In considering the New Democratic Party's platform, an op-ed in The Globe and Mail compares governing the nation to a game of Jenga in which "Newton's third…

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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.

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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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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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