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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

August 29, 2019

Review of Book on the Supreme Court and Federal Authority

Ilya Somin has reviewed Michael Dichio's new book, The U.S. Supreme Court and the Centralization of Federal Authority (password required). He offers additional commentary…

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American Federalism

August 29, 2019

Federalism and Grants-in-Aid

Mike Nichols argues that grants-in-aid from the federal government to state and local governments result in unwanted intrusions by the federal government into local…

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News

August 28, 2019

Federalism Awareness Campaign in Myanmar

The Center for Development and Ethnic Studies, with the support of the Joint Peace Fund, has launched a federalism awareness and educational campaign in…

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News

August 28, 2019

Call for World Federalism

Arguing that "the federal form of union is well established and available for the world," Joseph P. Baratta asserts that, contrary to the Realist foreign…

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American Federalism

August 27, 2019

EPA Calls for Public Comments on Proposed Clean Water Act Rule Change

The Environmental Protection Agency has called for public comments on a proposed rule change to 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121. The proposed rule would curtail…

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American Federalism

August 27, 2019

Did Slavery Make Limited Government Impossible?

Philip Klein contends that slavery made it impossible to limit the size and scope of the federal government. Read more here.

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News

August 27, 2019

Does India’s Change of Kashmir’s Status Undermine Federalism?

Dilip D'Souza compares the status of Kashmir to that of Quebec, the special concessions to eastern Germany after reunification, and the United States during…

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American Federalism

August 26, 2019

Federalism and Choice

Writing that "variety is a strengthener of liberty," William Murchison applauds the variety of policy choices available in a federal plan of government. Read…

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American Federalism

August 26, 2019

New Issue of NCSL Newsletter

The National Conference of State Legislatures has released its latest issue of Capitol to Capitol, a newsletter covering a number of federalism-related issues. Read more here.

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News

August 23, 2019

Regional Election Heightens Federalism Concerns in Somalia

Tensions stemming from a regional election in the state of Jubaland have led to concerns that the national government is attempting to, in the words…

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News

August 23, 2019

Is “the Idea of India” Failing?

C. Rammanohar Reddy contends that when the government recently changed Kashmir's status, "federalism was shoved aside" -- thus putting at risk "the idea of India." Read…

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News

August 22, 2019

Differing Views on Federalism Spark Conflict in Ethiopia

René Lefort and William Davison write that the nation faces a volatile challenge between those who favor "softer federalism" with a strong central government and…

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News

August 22, 2019

Canadian Survey on Federalism

Andrew Parkin reports that the Confederation of Tomorrow survey of Canadians reveals that "there aren't easy answers" when it comes to how Canadians feel…

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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.

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.

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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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