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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 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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News

April 2, 2019

Federalism and Emerging Political Reforms in Ethiopia

Asnake Kefale has written a policy brief for the African Peacebuilding Network exploring the prospects of using federalism to encourage peace in the context…

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American Federalism

April 1, 2019

Fiscal Federalism Initiative

The Pew Charitable Trusts has published findings related to federal grants to states, tax connections between the federal government and the states, and federal…

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American Federalism

April 1, 2019

States Push Forward with Medicaid Work Requirements

Some states are continuing to press ahead with Medicaid work requirements despite the recent ruling from a federal court that puts such policies in…

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News

March 29, 2019

The U.S. Supreme Court and “Freestanding Federalism”

John F. Manning warns that "freestanding federalism" -- limiting the federal government's authority via federalism-based rulings arising from the federalism-related clauses of the Constitution considered collectively…

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News

March 29, 2019

Devolution and Public Participation in Kenya

Walter Khobe explores how devolution of government in Kenya has encouraged public participation in government. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 29, 2019

Medicaid and State Work Requirements

Amy Goldstein reports on a job-scarce Arkansas town where residents have struggled to comply with the state's new Medicaid work requirements. This week, a federal district judge blocked the work…

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News

March 28, 2019

Brexit: Next Steps?

Antoine Potor reviews the status of Brexit in light of the recent postponement obtained from the European Union by British prime minister Theresa May. Read…

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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.

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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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