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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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October 17, 2025

Federalism and George W. Bush’s Second Term

Bradley Devlin contends that George W. Bush's "misplaced concerns about federalism," among other issues, "doomed" his second term. Read more here.

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October 16, 2025

Review of Cooperative Federalism in Nepal

Baburam Bhul reviews cooperative federalism in Nepal by analyzing constitutional mandates, legislative frameworks, and empirical evidence. Read more here.

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October 16, 2025

Federalism Scorecard Released

The Center for Practical Federalism has released a 2025 "scorecard" of states that are the most and least "vulnerable to federal influence." Read more…

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October 15, 2025

Income Redistribution and Canadian Federalism

Alain Noël considers whether federalism inhibits the equitable redistribution of income. Read more here.

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October 15, 2025

Federalism and Elections

Ian Millhiser writes that although the American left tends to be skeptical of federalism, such skepticism should be tempered because in the context of elections,…

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October 14, 2025

Federalism and Loper Bright v. Raimondo

Makai Henry criticizes the U.S. Supreme Court's 2024 Loper Bright v. Raimondo decision, in part on federalism grounds. Read more here.

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October 14, 2025

Call for Canadian “Stay-in-Your-Lane Federalism”

John Ibbitson and Livio Di Matteo of the Fraser Institute explore ways to keep the peace in Canadian federal-provincial relations, a process they term "stay-in-your-lane…

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October 13, 2025

States Grapple with Rising Tariffs

Justin Theal writes that states are grappling with how to react to the implementation of federal tariffs. Read more here.

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October 13, 2025

Is American Federalism Breaking Down?

Aziz Huq asserts that recent rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court have allowed the Trump administration to misuse power to the extent that "this breakdown of American federalism…

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October 10, 2025

A New Vaccine Federalism?

Ana Santos Rutschman and Jacqueline Penrod compare the traditional model of vaccine federalism and the emerging ways that vaccination policies are changing. Read more here.

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October 10, 2025

Federal Cuts and State Resources

Eric B. Schnurer writes that although the Trump administration is shifting many costs and responsibilities to the states, states do have a number of…

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October 9, 2025

Call for Devolution in Wales 

Stan Senior contends that "it's about time" for Wales to receive more devolved powers from the United Kingdom. Read more here.

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October 9, 2025

Nepal and Institutional Practices

Dan Huang compares the institutional practices of a variety of federal nations to assess Nepal's transition to a republic and the risks Nepal faces…

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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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