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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

September 11, 2019

Powerful Interests Clash in California Fight Over Water Use

California lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow the state's agencies to block Trump administration changes to water-use rules by locking in Obama-era rules.…

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American Federalism

September 11, 2019

Record Fine for Nassar Scandal

The U.S. Education Department has levied a record $4.5-million fine against Michigan State University for its actions related to the Larry Nassar scandal (password…

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American Federalism

September 11, 2019

Federal Disaster Relief Funds Unspent

As of the end of June, the federal government had spent less than one third of the $107 billion earmarked by Congress for states and…

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American Federalism

September 11, 2019

Trump Administration Escalates Conflict with California Over Emissions Waiver

The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether four automakers violated federal antitrust laws by reaching an emissions deal with California (password required).…

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American Federalism

September 10, 2019

EPA Seeks to Preempt California Environmental Law

The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to preempt a provision of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act that lists glyphosate (a key…

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American Federalism

September 10, 2019

Federal Court Rejects Minnesota Law on Religious Freedom Grounds

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected efforts by Minnesota to compel professional storytellers, whose clients hire them to produce short documentaries, to…

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American Federalism

September 10, 2019

Blackbeard’s Wreckage Leads to State Sovereign Immunity Fight

A photographer who holds the exclusive right to film the salvage effort of a wreck off the North Carolina coast has sued the state,…

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American Federalism

September 10, 2019

Opportunity Zones Create a Windfall for Wealthy Investors

Jesse Drucker and Eric Lipton report that the Opportunity Zones program established under the 2017 federal tax law has so far proven to be…

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American Federalism

September 9, 2019

Federalism in the Mid-Nineteenth Century

The upcoming issue of The Journal of the Civil War Era will consist of a series of articles focused on federalism in the mid-nineteenth century. Read…

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News

September 9, 2019

Intergovernmental Friction During Disasters

Daniel P. Aldrich writes that friction between levels of government during disaster responses is common. Aldrich reviews disaster responses in a number of nations…

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American Federalism

September 6, 2019

Federalism As a Defense Against Majoritarianism

C.C. Pecknold contends that many liberals who question the legitimacy of the Electoral College are unaware that achieving this goal would risk "mob rule."…

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News

September 6, 2019

Taxation Redistribution in Switzerland

Domhnall O'Sullivan examines Switzerland's system of distributing money among the nation's wealthier and poorer cantons. He concludes that the system "remains a cornerstone of…

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News

September 5, 2019

English Nationalism and Ireland

Writing in the Belfast Telegraph, Don Anderson asks whether the time has come for federalism because "English nationalism is elevating both Scottish and Irish nationalism…

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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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