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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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September 24, 2019

Quebec Law Prompts Call for Federal Intervention

Chris Selley urges the national government to intervene in legal challenges to Quebec's passage of a law restricting certain civil servants from wearing religious symbols…

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September 24, 2019

Does Ethiopian Educational Policy Run Counter to Federalism?

In an op-ed, Yonatan T. Fessha contends that a proposed federal educational plan that would require the teaching of the national language, as opposed to regional…

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American Federalism

September 23, 2019

Increased Value of Data Since Last Census Raises Stakes for States and Localities

Governing reports that the dramatic rise in the value of data during the last decade has increased the importance of obtaining an accurate count for…

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September 23, 2019

Indian Vehicle Law Sparks Resistance from States

Satish Misra contends that state resistance to the Motor Vehicle Law Act of 2019 is "a classic display of cooperative federalism in operation." Read more here.

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September 23, 2019

How Does the EU Work?

In the wake of disinformation about the European Union arising from the Brexit campaign, Garret Martin suggests that the EU's complexity has contributed to…

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September 20, 2019

Book on Canadian Democracy and Federalism

Donald J. Savoie has written Democracy in Canada: The Disintegration of Our Institutions (Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2019). Savoie contends that Canada's origins explain why democracy…

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American Federalism

September 20, 2019

Federal-State Recession Coordination

The Pew Charitable Trusts recently hosted a webcast focused on the importance of federal-state coordination during a recession. View the webcast here. Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 20, 2019

The Roman Empire’s Collapse, Federalism, and Localities

James Fallows reflects on the fragmentation of the Roman Empire and suggests that what happened during that process can provide insight into the movement…

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American Federalism

September 19, 2019

Justice Department Backs Retirement Lawsuit Against California

The U.S. Justice Department is supporting a lawsuit that seeks to invalidate the state's retirement plan (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 19, 2019

Federal Government Revokes California’s Emissions Authority

The Trump administration is revoking California's authority to set vehicle emissions (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 19, 2019

Tennessee Seeks to Turn Medicaid into Block Grant

Tennessee is the first state to seek federal government approval to convert its Medicaid plan into a block grant. (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 19, 2019

The Sherman Act and Antitrust Federalism

Daniel Rauch writes that when the Sherman Act passed in 1890, it was widely assumed that the law would act as a supplement to…

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American Federalism

September 18, 2019

Texas Tries to Ban Lobbying by Local Governments

During its recent legislative session, Texas nearly passed a bill that would have significantly curtailed lobbying by local governments. The bill illustrates the widening gap between…

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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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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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