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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

Safe-Injection Site Upheld

A federal district court in Philadelphia has rejected a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit aimed at halting the opening of a site where people can inject…

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American Federalism

Book Offers Introduction to Federalism

Mark J. Rozell and Clyde Wilcox have authored Federalism: A Very Short Introduction (Oxon: Oxford University Press, 2019). Part of the publisher's "Very Short…

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American Federalism

Marijuana Bill Would Protect Banks

Writing in National Review, Robert Verbruggen suggests that a bill that would allow federally regulated banks to legally work with the cannabis industry in states…

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Court Upholds SALT Cap

A federal district court has ruled that the 2017 tax law did not unconstitutionally penalize Democratic-leaning states when it imposed a cap on the…

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Funding Concerns Raise Federalism Questions in India

B. Vinod Kumar writes that a recent development in the Fifteenth Finance Commission has raised concerns that it will lead to "a reversal of…

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American Federalism

State Environmental Agencies Request Meeting with EPA Chief

Bloomberg Environment reports that state regulators have taken an unusual step in demanding a meeting with the head of the EPA, Andrew Wheeling, to…

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American Federalism

The Future of American Federalism

Tivas Gupta writes that federalism, although not mentioned, was one of the most pressing political issues discussed at the first Democratic presidential debate. Gupta…

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EPA Accuses California of Failing to Protect Environment

In an oversight letter, the Environmental Protection Agency has warned California that it is violating environmental standards in communities where homeless populations have left trash, drug…

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American Federalism

Is Gun Reciprocity a Threat to Federalism?

Hannah Shearer writes that a gun bill that would force states to recognize other states' concealed carry laws "violates the division of federal and…

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States Sue Over Federal Changes to Endangered Species Act

Seventeen states have sued the federal government over the Trump administration's weakening of rules related to the Endangered Species Act (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

Call for President to Loosen Marijuana Restrictions

Gabrielle Gurley applauds moves to liberalize marijuana at the state level as "one of the more robust assertions of federalism in American history." She writes that…

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State-Level Disagreement with Fourth Amendment Precedent

LaKeith Faulkner and Christopher R. Green explore how often states depart, on state-law grounds, from U.S. Supreme Court interpretations of the Fourth Amendment. Read more…

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Is the U.S.-California Struggle “Destroying America”?

Andy Serwer predicts that the conflict between the Trump administration and California heralds "a new era in the delicate balance of federalism." 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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