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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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May 28, 2024

Quebec Sovereignty and Identity, Culture, and Language

Charles Breton and Andrew Parkin explore the roles that identity, culture, and language play in support for sovereignty among the people of Quebec. Read…

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May 24, 2024

Federalism and India’s Caste System

Shaoni Chakraborty considers the impact of federalism on India's traditional caste system. Read more here.

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May 24, 2024

Call for Worker Protections by the States Rather than Federal Government

A Note in the Harvard Law Review examines the status of workers' rights and criticizes the slow pace of investigation and adjudication typical in federal agencies…

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May 23, 2024

UK Devolution and Healthcare

A group of scholars have studied how devolution has affected the Greater Manchester health system in England. Read more here.

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May 23, 2024

Welsh Devolution and Changes to Welsh Parliament

The Parliament of Wales has voted to increase its membership from 60 to 96, in part to "future proof" Welsh devolution, in the words…

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May 22, 2024

Tribal Sovereignty and “Trilateral Federalism”

Alexandra Fay examines how tribal criminal jurisdiction and sovereignty were affected by the 2022 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and the U.S.…

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May 22, 2024

The Proposed Federal Rescheduling of Cannabis and Legalization in the States

In an op-ed, Maia Szalavitz notes that the Biden administration has moved to downgrade marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III…

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May 21, 2024

Ukraine and Foreign Affairs Federalism

Julia Spiegel considers what state and local reactions to the Russian invasion of Ukraine suggest about foreign affairs federalism. Read more here. 

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May 21, 2024

Senators Attempt to Restrict Use of  Pandemic Relief Aid 

The U.S. Senate has narrowly rejected a measure seeking to block states from spending some federal pandemic relief aid. Read more here.

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May 20, 2024

A Growing Role for States in Wetland Protections?

Kristiane Huber and Jazmin Dagostino explore how states' roles in protecting wetlands could change following the curtailing of federal authority announced by the 2023 U.S.…

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May 20, 2024

Waning Support for the SNP, but Strong Support for Independence?

Neal Ascherson writes that although the pro-independence Scottish National Party has struggled of late, support for Scottish independence remains strong. Read more here.

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May 17, 2024

Review of “The Interbellum Constitution”

Annette Gordon-Reed has reviewed Alison LaCroix's recent book, The Interbellum Constitution: Union, Commerce, and Slavery in the Age of Federalisms. Read more here.   

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May 17, 2024

Canadian Federalism and Alberta’s Sovereignty Act

Barry Cooper considers Alberta's widely criticized Sovereignty Act in the broader context of the Canadian federalism experience. Cooper contends that "the political distance dividing…

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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.

Are the materials on the Center for the Study of Federalism website copyright-protected?

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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