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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

April 25, 2019

Climate Change, Foreign Affairs Federalism, and the U.S. Legal System

Jamison E. Colburn contends that the desire of many state and local governments to continue to support the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement…

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News

April 24, 2019

Calls for Federalism in Iraq

Omar Al-Jaffal reports that there are increasing calls for a federalist form of government in three of the nation's governorates, including oil-rich Basra. Al-Jaffal…

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News

April 24, 2019

Federalism in South Asia Conference at Yale

The South Asian Studies Council will host the Federalism in South Asia Conference from April 26 through April 28, 2019. Read more here.

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News

April 24, 2019

Majoritarian Democracy and Catalonia

Sean Mueller explores the role that majoritarian democracy has played in the Catalan separatist movement. Read more here.

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News

April 23, 2019

Trans Mountain Pipeline Project and Canadian Federalism

Brent Rathgeber contends that federalism in Canada might have "entered a new and awkward phase this past weekend" over the Trans Mountain Pipeline dispute. Read more…

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American Federalism

April 23, 2019

Federalism and Localism

Bruce Katz writes that federalism and "its close relation," localism, have made the United States resilient in ways that more centrally focused nations are…

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American Federalism

April 22, 2019

Discussion of “51 Imperfect Solutions”

Justice Goodwin Liu of the California Supreme Court has reviewed Jeffrey S. Sutton's recent book about judicial federalism, 51 Imperfect Solutions: The Making of American Constitutional Law, in the Yale…

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American Federalism

April 22, 2019

“Deferential Federalism” and Civil Rights Prosecutions

Adam Harris Kurland explores the role of the federal government in prosecuting local police officers for civil rights violations. Read more here.

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American Federalism

April 19, 2019

The Guarantee Clause and Nonrepublican State Government

Writing that "nonjusticiable does not mean toothless," Carolyn Shapiro suggests that the Guarantee Clause requires Congress to address state level, antidemocratic tactics such as extreme…

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News

April 19, 2019

Subsidiarity and Green Federalism in Europe

Tiago de Melo Cartaxo examines the application of subsidiarity to environmental issues within the European Union to explore a possible path to green federalism…

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American Federalism

April 18, 2019

ACA “Big Waiver” Under Threat?

Elizabeth Y. McCuskey writes that the Affordable Care Act's "big waiver" -- a waiver intended to allow states to pursue innovative healthcare solutions while…

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American Federalism

April 18, 2019

The Neglect of Nationalism

Gil Seinfeld writes that although federalism is designed to secure the benefits arising from both centralization and devolution, scholarly commentary tends to focus on…

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April 17, 2019

Federalism Event in Malaysia

On April 25, the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs of Malaysia will host an event featuring a paper by Tricia Yeoh titled, "Reviving…

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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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