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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

March 26, 2019

FEMA, Deferred Maintenance, and Curtailed Federal Aid

A recent post-disaster reimbursement decision by the Federal Emergency Management Agency reveals that states can no longer assume that the federal government will cover…

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News

March 25, 2019

Do State Disparities Threaten Indian Federalism?

Milan Vaishnav and Jamie Hintson write that democratic federalism has helped hold India together for decades. They suggest, however, that disparities between the states…

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American Federalism

March 25, 2019

States Run Afoul of Medicaid Abortion Protections

In a recent report, the federal Government Accountability Office found that fourteen states and the District of Columbia were in violation of Medicaid law…

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News

March 22, 2019

The Coming of Dual Federalism

Gregory Ablavsky offers an alternative view of the eighteenth-century origins of federalism, contending that federalism did not develop as a repudiation of unitary sovereignty.…

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American Federalism

March 22, 2019

Class Actions and Cooperative Federalism

Jordan Elias writes that class actions brought in federal court but based on state law can lead to confusion and disagreement about the meaning…

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American Federalism

March 21, 2019

Cooperative Federalism and Consent Procedures

Bridget A. Fabey examines the consent procedures involved when the federal government offers a grant and a state consents to it. Fabey argues that…

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News

March 21, 2019

Federalism and Brazil’s 1891 Constitution

José Ernesto Pimentel Filho traces how federalism was adopted by Brazil following the 1889 coup against the monarchy, including the extent to which American federalism…

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American Federalism

March 20, 2019

Supreme Court Expands Census Issue to Include Enumeration Clause Challenge

In the wake of a recent district court ruling from California that the addition of a citizenship question to the census violates the Constitution…

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American Federalism

March 20, 2019

Is Washington State Engaging in “Extreme Federalism”?

Glenn Lammi writes that in the past few years, state and local governments have moved more aggressively to regulate free-enterprise activity. In an example…

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American Federalism

March 19, 2019

Marijuana and Federalism

Heather Trela suggests that marijuana policy is becoming a "gateway drug for federalism." Ilya Shapiro, writing on the same topic, contends that Congress should drop trade barriers among…

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News

March 19, 2019

Tax Harmonization and Budgetary Federalism in the EU

Guillaume Bullier contends that budgetary federalism, rather than tax harmonization, would best ensure the democratic nature of tax decision-making within the European Union. Read more…

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American Federalism

March 18, 2019

State and Local Governments and the Trump Administration Budget

Liz Farmer writes that there are six items in the Trump administration's budget that state and local governments should consider when reviewing the proposal. Read…

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News

March 18, 2019

Green Federalism Conference Notes

Ash Narain Roy and Alana Golmei have edited "A Note on Green Federalism: Sharing Best Practices," a collection of essays and discussions from the…

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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.

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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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