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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 18, 2019

More Flexibility for Federal Infrastructure Funds Sought

State and local transportation officials from several states recently testified before Congress that they need flexibility from the federal government in how they spend…

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News

March 15, 2019

New Book on Conservative, State-Level Federalism

Ben Merriman has written Conservative Innovators: How States Are Challenging Federal Powers (Chicago: Univ. of Chicago Press, 2019). Merriman examines how conservatives in Kansas and other…

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News

March 15, 2019

Regional Conflicts in Canada

Jack Mintz writes that two types of regional conflicts occur in federations: conflicts of taste and conflicts of claim. Mintz explores how these concepts…

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American Federalism

March 14, 2019

The Origins of First Amendment Federalism

Jud Campbell writes that Jeffersonian Republicans developed the idea of First Amendment federalism in response to the Sedition Act of 1798. Republicans were deeply…

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American Federalism

March 14, 2019

ACS Guide on Progressive Federalism

The American Constitution Society has published a program guide focusing on progressive federalism. Read more here.

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News

March 14, 2019

Op-Ed on Pakistani Federalism

Foqia Sadiq Khan briefly reviews the relationship between Pakistan's central government and the provinces. She writes that although the nation "has gradually moved towards…

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American Federalism

March 14, 2019

Are State Net-Neutrality Laws Constitutional?

Thomas Nachbar analyzes state-level net neutrality laws passed after the Federal Communications Commission rescinded net-neutrality rules. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 13, 2019

Immigration Federalism and Privatized Detention

David S. Rubenstein and Pratheepan Gulasekaram write that, although the vast majority of detained immigrants are held in privately owned facilities, the federalism issues…

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American Federalism

March 13, 2019

Federalism As a Condition of Better Government

Writing in Cato Unbound, Dalibor Rohac suggests that federalism, by providing a number of sources of authority that keep each other in check, offers…

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American Federalism

March 12, 2019

Federalism and the Balance of Power Between Federal and State Governments

Ken Ivory, who serves in the Utah House of Representatives, suggests that a focus on federalism offers the best way to balance power between…

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American Federalism

March 12, 2019

WGA Calls for Cooperative Federalism in Air Quality Management

The Western Governors Association recently wrote the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to encourage cooperative federalism in air quality management between…

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American Federalism

March 12, 2019

Federalism and Sports-Betting Regulations After Murphy v. NCAA

In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling in Murphy v. NCAA, Patrick Moran writes that Congress should use federalism as a guiding principle when…

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American Federalism

March 11, 2019

Sanctuary Jurisdiction Litigation: “Making Federalism Great Again”

Ilya Somin suggests that, by repeatedly attacking sanctuary jurisdictions and consistently losing in court, the Trump administration has unintentionally strengthened state autonomy. Read more here.

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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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