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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 19, 2019

Canadians Look to National Government for Climate Change Leadership

Andrew Parkin reports that most Canadians prefer leadership from the federal government, rather than the provincial governments, in developing the nation's approach toward climate…

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July 18, 2019

Federalism and Simultaneous Elections in India

In a blog post, Santosh Paul contends that simultaneous elections pose a threat to both federalism and democracy. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 18, 2019

Blue State Federalism

In a podcast, Sam Wang, Julian Zelizer, and Daniel Hemel explore ways that blue states have begun to embrace federalism in response to Republican…

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July 17, 2019

Three Issues Facing Philippines Move to Federalism

In an op-ed, Chito Gavino III identifies three overarching issues which he contends must be carefully thought through as the nation continues to consider…

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American Federalism

July 17, 2019

Federalism As a Solution to Partisan Gerrymandering?

In the wake of the recent Supreme Court ruling in which the Court declared that the federal courts have no role in preventing partisan…

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American Federalism

July 16, 2019

Increased Impact Factor for Publius

The latest Journal Citation Reports (Web of Science Group, 2019) reveal that the Impact Factor for Publius: The Journal of Federalism has risen to 1.528. To celebrate this…

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American Federalism

July 16, 2019

The Liberal Embrace of Federalism

In an op-ed, Ilya Somin traces the rise of liberal support for federalism, highlighting a series a federal court rulings that have supported this change…

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American Federalism

July 16, 2019

Will Congress Settle the Cannabis Fight?

Ilya Shapiro and Randal John Meyer explore the two leading policy proposals for dealing with cannabis at the federal level. They contend that Congress must…

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American Federalism

July 15, 2019

Is Federalism a Questionable Ally for Progressives?

Writing in Law and Political Economy, Lisa L. Miller contends that federalism is a "questionable ally" for progressive politics. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 15, 2019

Federalism and Regulatory Overlap

Thomas A. Hemphill reviews the recommendations of the Business Roundtable regarding the federalism implications of regulatory overlap among federal, state, and local agencies. Read…

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American Federalism

July 12, 2019

States Revisit Welfare Family Cap

In many states, women who have a certain number of children receive no additional welfare dollars when they have more children. These limits are allowed…

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American Federalism

July 12, 2019

Tribal Sovereignty and Cooperative Cannabis Enforcement

Patricia Danielle Cortez writes that the cannabis industry is "a difficult space to navigate" for Native Americans, but that there are several steps that…

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July 12, 2019

Intergovernmental Conflict Relations in Nigeria

A group of scholars has studied the role of ethnicity on the allocation federal finances in Nigeria. Read more here.

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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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