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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 30, 2025

Federal Government Ends Funding for Previously Approved Local Projects

Jared Brey reports that the federal government is rescinding funding for many local infrastructure projects. Read more here.

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July 29, 2025

State Spending on Medicaid Rises

Justin Theal and Riley Judd with The Pew Charitable Trusts report that state spending on the federal Medicaid program as a share of state…

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July 29, 2025

Federalism and the UN Report on Education in the United States

Jorge Barrera-Rojas examines the United Nations "2025 Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education" and writes that "methodological irregularities raise questions…

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July 28, 2025

Review of Somalian Federalism

Mohamed Barise and Mugah Michael Sitawa review the role that federalism has played in the nation of Somalia. Read more here.

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July 28, 2025

Ethiopian Federalism and Stability in the Horn of Africa 

Abdu Osman Humadin contends that much of the political instability occurring in the Horn of Africa is due to Ethiopia's system of ethnic federalism.…

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July 25, 2025

“The Federal-Confederal Letters” Reviewed

Will Hayward has reviewed The Federal-Confederal Letters, by David Melding and Glyndwr Cennydd Jones. The letters referred to in the title explore the governing arrangements for…

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July 25, 2025

Centralization and Federalism in India

Yamini Aiyar contends that centralization in India undermines both federalism and national unity. Read more here.

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July 24, 2025

Federalism and the Federal Tax Bill

Jennifer Butler contends that the recently passed federal tax bill offers "an opportunity to renew federalism" (password required). Read more here.

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July 24, 2025

Horizontal Federalism, Parens Patriae, and Reproductive Rights

Lindsay F. Wiley writes that U.S. Supreme Court parens patriae precedents can offer "guidance for understanding the role states play in shielding their residents from…

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July 23, 2025

Is the SALT Deduction Inconsequential?

Girard Miller writes that changes to the state and local tax deduction in the recently enacted federal tax law have left the deduction "increasingly…

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July 23, 2025

A Challenge to Federalism in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Harun Išerić contends that certain legal actions taken by one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's subnational units, Republika Srpska, threaten the nation's federalism and the independence of…

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July 22, 2025

Federalism and Public Corruption

Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute examines why, compared to the number of federal prosecutions for public corruption, there are relatively few such prosecutions…

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July 22, 2025

Renewable Energy Federalism “2.0”

Danielle Stokes considers the use of sustainable collaborative governance in achieving the most just approaches in transitioning to clean energy. This article takes into account several…

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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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