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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 4, 2019

Federal Government and Philadelphia at Odds Over Injection Site

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to stop Philadelphia from implementing a safe drug-injection site on grounds that the site violates…

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News

March 1, 2019

Brexit, the EU, and the Economics of Federalism

Niels Philipsen writes that the economics of federalism helps shed light on both why many voters in the United Kingdom voted for Brexit and…

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American Federalism

March 1, 2019

In New Jersey, Marijuana Supported at the State Level, Opposed Locally

About 50 local governments in New Jersey have banned recreational marijuana use. The bans have been put in place as the state is expected…

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American Federalism

March 1, 2019

Federal Government to Overhaul States’ Management of Child Welfare

Mattie Quinn reports that legislation included in the federal government's 2018 spending bill could "completely upend the way child welfare operates at the state…

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News

February 28, 2019

Federalism and Sri Lanka

D.B.S. Jeyaraj reviews efforts to move the nation to a federal form of government and bemoans the "false binary between unitary and federal" in…

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News

February 28, 2019

Governors Call for Return of SALT Deduction

Laura Maggi reports that a group of governors from eight high-tax states have joined together to call on Congress to eliminate the cap on…

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News

February 27, 2019

Governors Seek Trade Agreements

Complaining that the Trump administration's tariffs are hurting business in their states, a number of governors have stepped up efforts to promote their states…

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American Federalism

February 27, 2019

Trump Administration Ends Fuel-Standards Talks

The Trump administration has ended fuel efficiency talks with the California Air Resources Board as part of its continuing effort to roll back regulatory standards.…

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American Federalism

February 27, 2019

Unaccompanied Migrant Children, Federal Land, and Federalism

In a blog post, Jeff Schmitt explains the difference between federal enclaves and federal land to point up misreporting that has recently occurred regarding…

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American Federalism

February 27, 2019

Federalism, California, and the Trump Administration

Writing that "Trump mocks federalism," Elie Mystal contends that the Trump administration's moves against California -- such as the administration's efforts to revoke almost…

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News

February 26, 2019

Do Catalan Separatists Pose a Threat to Spanish Democracy?

Writing that "anyone looking for evidence of how irrational politics can be should look to Catalonia right now," Omar G. Encarnación contends that Catalan separatists…

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News

February 26, 2019

The Subnational Effects of Vertical Intergovernmental Bargains in India and Latin America

Andres Mejia Acosta and Louise Tillin examine how vertical inter-governmental political and fiscal bargains and horizontal variation in conditions across regions boost or undercut…

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News

February 26, 2019

Brexit, Rights, and Devolution Report

A group of scholars from the UK have published a report from the final Brexit and Rights Engagement Network roundtable. Read more here.

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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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