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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

January 10, 2019

Franchise Tax Board of California v. Hyatt Previewed

In an "argument preview," Richard M. Re writes for SCOTUSblog that Franchise Tax Board of California v. Hyatt -- a case about to make its…

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News

January 9, 2019

Federalism Writing Competition Announced

Canada's McGill University has announced that the Baxter Family Competition on Federalism is returning for its second year. The goal of the competition is…

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American Federalism

January 9, 2019

Will Partisan Gerrymandering Appeals Lead to More Gerrymandering?

Richard L. Hasen writes that the Supreme Court's recent decision to accept two partisan gerrymandering appeals could end up making gerrymandering worse. Read more here.

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News

January 8, 2019

Can Federalism Save Spain?

Dayna Santana writes that support for Catalan nationalism continues to threaten Spain. She contends that the nation should embrace federalism "in order to save…

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American Federalism

January 8, 2019

Partisan Gerrymandering Issue Returns to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently accepted two partisan gerrymandering appeals stemming from Maryland and North Carolina. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 8, 2019

Bill to Restore SALT Deduction Filed

Two members of Congress from New York have filed a bill to restore the state-and-local tax deduction that was capped by the 2017 tax…

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News

January 7, 2019

Federalism in Divided Societies

Australian National University's Federal Law Review has issued a collection of articles focused on federalism in "deeply divided societies" such as Nepal, Papua New Guinea, and Malaysia. Read…

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American Federalism

January 7, 2019

Census Litigation Round Up

The Brennan Center for Justice has published a series of case summaries of recently filed lawsuits challenging the Commerce Department's decision to add a citizenship question…

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American Federalism

January 7, 2019

Local Climate-Change Efforts and Foreign Affairs Environmental Federalism

In an introduction to an article collection about climate-change localism, James E. Salzman writes that the federal government should take the lead in a…

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News

January 4, 2019

Federalism in Divided Societies

Australian National University's Federal Law Review has issued a collection of articles focused on federalism in "deeply divided societies" such as Nepal, Papua New Guinea, and Malaysia. Read…

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American Federalism

January 4, 2019

Census Litigation Round Up

The Brennan Center for Justice has published a series of case summaries of recently filed lawsuits challenging the Commerce Department's decision to add a citizenship question…

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American Federalism

January 4, 2019

Local Climate-Change Efforts and Foreign Affairs Environmental Federalism

In an introduction to an article collection about climate-change localism, James E. Salzman writes that the federal government should take the lead in a…

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American Federalism

January 3, 2019

How Will States Be Affected by the Federal Shutdown?

Liz Farmer examines the ways that the federal shutdown could affect states and localities. 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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