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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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February 25, 2019

A Framework for Analyzing Centralization and Decentralization in Federations

A team led by Paolo Dardanelli and CSF Fellow John Kincaid has studied centralization and decentralization over time in a number of federations. The…

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American Federalism

February 25, 2019

American Federalism, Marijuana, and “Policy Chaos”

Lee Hannah and Daniel J. Mallinson write that although federalism offers states the chance to develop innovative policies, federalism can also be chaotic and…

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American Federalism

February 25, 2019

Cities and Opportunity Zones

J. Brian Charles reports that the opportunity zone program created by the 2017 federal tax law could be a boon to many distressed cities. Read…

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American Federalism

February 22, 2019

Emergency Declaration Threatens Funds

Liz Farmer writes that more than $6 billion in federal funding is at risk for the states because of President Trump's emergency declaration. Read…

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February 22, 2019

Will Midterm Elections in the Philippines “Make or Break” Federalism Push?

Samuel P. Medenilla warns that the fate of federalism could hinge on which candidates voters choose in the nation's upcoming midterm elections. Read more here.

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February 22, 2019

States’ Right in India

Shashank Kela describes the fundamental role federalism plays in India, and he examines the doctrine of states' rights. Read more here.

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American Federalism

February 21, 2019

Should Paid Parental Leave Be Decided by the States?

Vanessa Brown Calder suggests that, contrary to President Trump's stated support for a federal family paid leave policy, states and localities would be better…

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February 21, 2019

Greenhouse Gas Litigation Highlights Canadian Balance of Power Issues

Martin Olszynski writes that litigation of the federal government's greenhouse gas pricing plan concerns not only the constitutionality of the plan, but also the…

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American Federalism

February 20, 2019

Will Federalism Blunt a “Transgressive Presidency”?

CSF Fellow John Kincaid writes that the complex characteristics of American federalism will thwart "the worst initiatives of Donald Trump's presidency." Read more here.

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American Federalism

February 20, 2019

States Offer U.S. Marijuana Industry Opportunities Despite Federal Ban

Writing that, "happily, we have federalism," Bill Alpert reports that the legalization of marijuana continues to progress despite the federal ban on the substance. Read…

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February 20, 2019

Canadian Child Advocacy Group Joins Climate-Change Litigation

The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children has recently intervened in climate-change related litigation, arguing that children are particularly vulnerable to the negative…

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American Federalism

February 19, 2019

Republicans Seek to Stop Voter-Approved Medicaid Expansions

Mattie Quinn reports that in every state where ballot measures to expand Medicaid have passed, Republicans have tried to undermine the expansion measures. Read more…

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American Federalism

February 19, 2019

States Prepare for Future Shutdowns

Federal government shutdowns -- and the continued threat of them -- have led several states to take steps to be better prepared in 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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