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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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July 10, 2019

Malaysian State Offered As Example of Federalism

In an op-ed, Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin points to the history of one state, Negeri Simbilan, for examples of how federalism can be restored after…

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July 9, 2019

Twenty Years of Devolution in the United Kingdom

As part of the Center on Constitutional Change's "20 Years of Devolution" series, Nicola McEwen looks back at twenty years of the Scottish Parliament and…

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July 9, 2019

Sidama Demand for Referendum Tests Ethiopian Federalism

Under the nation's system of ethnic federalism, the Ethiopian Constitution gives each people the right to establish their own federal state if they wish…

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July 8, 2019

Federalism in Malaysia

Liew Chin Tong, the Deputy Defense Minister, reviews the circumstances in which devolution is beneficial to a nation such as Malaysia and considers the…

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July 8, 2019

Do BJP Victories Raise Questions About Federalism in India?

Mathew Idiculla writes that the recent election successes of the Bharatiya Janata Party raise significant questions about the future of Indian federalism. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 5, 2019

Federalism and the Compact Clause

Jacob Finkel writes that the Compact Clause of the Constitution has been "consigned to near obsolescence." Finkel notes that, over the last century, many…

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July 5, 2019

Federalism Summer School in the UK

Canterbury Christ Church University in Canterbury, Kent, is accepting applications for its Politics Summer School program to be held August 10-24, 2019. The topic…

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American Federalism

July 4, 2019

A Note on the Declaration of Independence

On this Fourth of July, CSF fellow Stephen Schechter reminds us that the Declaration of Independence was preceded by myriad similar declarations developed by many local and…

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American Federalism

July 4, 2019

New Tax Law Changes Government Borrowing

Liz Farmer reports that the 2017 federal tax law has affected the borrowing strategies of state and local governments. Read more here.

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July 4, 2019

Philippine DILG to Continue Support for Federalism

The Department of Interior and Local Government has announced that it will continue to back the proposed shift to a federal form of government…

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American Federalism

July 3, 2019

Review of Emerging Federal Cannabis Legislation

Jeff Vanderslice provides a round-up of bills in Congress that seek to curtail federal interference with state and tribal marijuana policies. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 3, 2019

Possible Effects of Supreme Court Census Decision on State Legislative Districts

In a podcast, demographer William Frey discusses how the recent Supreme Court decision on the Census citizenship question could affect political representation in state…

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American Federalism

July 2, 2019

Federal Government Demands Part of Oklahoma Opioid Settlement

The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has sent a letter to Oklahoma officials demanding a portion of the state's settlement with opioid…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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