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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 8, 2019

Federalism, Convergence, and Divergence in Takings Jurisprudence

Gerald S. Dickinson explores the "mystery" of why, in the wake of the controversial Supreme Court takings ruling in Kelo v. City of New London,…

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American Federalism

April 8, 2019

Climate Change and “Anti-Federalism”

On April 10, 2019, the Manhattan Institute will host a roundtable on "Climate Change and 'The New Anti-Federalism': How Environmentalists Are Shifting Policy Debates…

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Books

April 8, 2019

Book on Federalism and Social Policy

Scott L. Greer and Heather Elliott have edited Federalism and Social Policy: Patterns of Redistribution in 11 Democracies (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2019). The…

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News

April 5, 2019

Historical Review of Indian Fiscal Federalism

Rajesh Kumar examines the evolution of federal financial relations during British rule in India. Read more here.

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News

April 5, 2019

EU Transformation and “Europe of the Regions”

John Loughlin and Sandrina Antunes write that the European Union is going through a transformation of -- rather than a demise of -- the…

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American Federalism

April 4, 2019

Indian Law, Race-Based Classifications, and the Constitution

Matthew L. M. Fletcher writes that, in the context of Indian status, the Constitution does permit classification based on race or ancestry. Fletcher points…

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American Federalism

April 4, 2019

McCulloch v. Maryland Celebration

The Constitutional Sources Project has announced a bicentennial celebration for McCulloch v. Maryland to be held at the University of Maryland - Carey School…

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American Federalism

April 4, 2019

“Partisan Federalism”

Jessica Bulman-Pozen explores the interaction of federalism and party politics, contending that partisanship is expressed through traditional federalism channels in the push and pull…

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American Federalism

April 3, 2019

Judicial Federalism Event

On April 23, 2019, Justice Goodwin Liu of the California Supreme Court will present "State Courts and School Desegregation: New Perspectives on Judicial Federalism…

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Books

April 3, 2019

Book on Indian Fiscal Federalism

Y.V. Reddy and G.R. Reddy have written Indian Fiscal Federalism (Oxon: Oxford University Press, 2019). The book offers a historical view of fiscal federalism…

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American Federalism

April 3, 2019

Trademark Law and Federalism Event

On April 11, 2019, the American Constitution Society will host a discussion titled "Progressive Federalism Through the Lens of Trademark Law" at the Ohio…

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News

April 3, 2019

Presentation on Canadian Federalism in the 21st Century

Professor Alain Noel of the University of Montreal recently presented "Le Fédéralisme Canadien au 21ème Siecle" during the 24th annual McGill Institute for the…

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News

April 2, 2019

Conference on Federalism in South Asia

The Yale MacMillan Center has announced an upcoming conference concerning federalism in South Asia to be held April 27, 2019. The event is part…

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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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