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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 21, 2019

Is Cooperative Federalism Working in the Waters of the Mississippi Basin?

Silvia Secchi and Moira McDonald write that the federal government's ability to deal with non-point source pollution (such as agricultural runoff) under the Clean…

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News

August 21, 2019

Repercussions for Change in Kashmir’s Status?

Warning that the Indian government's recent move to change Kashmir's status "opens up a dangerous precedent that may strike at the very root of…

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American Federalism

August 20, 2019

Iowa Governor Blocks State from Joining Coal-Regulation Lawsuit

Governor Kim Reynolds, a Republican, has stopped Iowa's attorney general, a Democrat, from allowing Iowa to join 21 other states in their lawsuit against…

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News

August 20, 2019

Devolution and Climate Change

Antje Brown notes the tenth anniversary of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 and contends that now is the time for ambitious action on climate…

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News

August 19, 2019

Is Duterte Losing Interest in Federalism?

An op-ed in The Economist contends that although "the main kibosh to federalism has come from the technocrats running the economy for Mr. Duterte," the Philippine…

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American Federalism

August 19, 2019

Federalism and Healthcare Polarization

Writing that federalism is "a powerful tool for helping to resolve . . . standoffs in the United States," Stuart Butler contends that federalism offers a way…

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American Federalism

August 16, 2019

States Sue Federal Government Over Coal Rules

A group of 22 Democratic-led states has sued the federal government because of a new rule that gives states more authority over proposed upgrades…

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American Federalism

August 16, 2019

Insurers Return to ACA Marketplaces

Health insurers are beginning to return to ACA insurance marketplaces as states work to stabilize the markets. Read more here.

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News

August 15, 2019

Sidama Demand Challenges Ethiopia’s Ethnic Federalism

Yohannes Gedamu writes that Ethiopia's federal ethnic arrangement faces a severe test from the Sidama ethnic group's demand to have its own regional state. Read…

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Books

August 15, 2019

Book on Canadian Influence on the Law of Secession

Giacomo Delledonne  and Giuseppe Martinico have edited The Canadian Contribution to a Comparative Law of Secession (Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave-Macmillan, 2019). The book explores the 20th anniversary of the Quebec Secession…

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News

August 14, 2019

Is Decentralization Needed in Nigerian Land Administration?

Madumere Nelson proposed a new, decentralized land administration model that, Nelson suggests, is "reflective of practical realities and social dynamics of the Nigerian state." Read…

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News

August 14, 2019

Federalism and “Good Government”

Don Aitkin traces the rise of federations and suggests that in Australia, local communities have lost too much power to the center -- "Australia…

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News

August 13, 2019

Fiscal Federalism and Chinese Economic Expansion

In an op-ed, Zhang Jun writes that credit for the nation's economic expansion lies not with state control, but with its unique form of…

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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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