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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 3, 2019

A Federalism-Based Avoidance Canon for Erie Cases

Joshue Zoffer proposes a federalism-based avoidance canon of construction to help courts identify and deal consistently with conflicts between the Federal Rules of Civil…

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American Federalism

January 3, 2019

Environmental Federalism and State-Level Protections

Denise Grab and Michael A. Livermore contend that the Trump administration's effort to weaken federal environmental protections will likely undermine state environmental policymaking. Read more…

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News

January 2, 2019

Federalism and Health Care in Nepal

A group of scholars write that Nepal's shift to federalism offers several opportunities for the national healthcare system. The authors trace how the system…

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American Federalism

January 2, 2019

Will Federal Criminal Reform Lead to Widespread Reform?

Jaweed Kaleem applauds the recently passed federal First Step Act, but argues that its impact will be minimal because most crimes are prosecuted at…

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News

December 31, 2018

Overview of the Philippines Federalism Campaign

Azer Parrocha reviews the progress of the push for federalism begun by President Rodrigo Duterte and the efforts of the Inter-Agency Task Force on…

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News

December 31, 2018

Trump Administration Proposes Stricter Food Stamp Work Requirements

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed rules that would make it more difficult for states to protect residents from certain benefit restrictions. Read…

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News

December 31, 2018

Leading at the Local Level Between Stints as Governor

Michael Grass writes that Jerry Brown's eight years as Oakland's mayor contributed to his successes as governor. Grass suggests that state-level executives would benefit…

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News

December 22, 2018

News & Events Posts to Return December 31

CSF will not post News & Events items during the week of Christmas. In the meantime, we offer a holiday-themed take on federalism by Professor Rick…

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News

December 21, 2018

Nepalese Minister Studies Indian Federalism

Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration Lal Babu Pandit has traveled to New Delhi to learn about managing civil servants in a federal form of…

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American Federalism

December 21, 2018

Redistricting and Census Bills Filed by the 115th Congress

The Brennan Center for Justice has prepared a round-up of congressional bills relating to redistricting and the census. Read more here.

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American Federalism

December 21, 2018

Do Federal Grants Pose a Threat to Federalism?

Karla Jones contends that the debate about a federal spending bill has overlooked "a unique danger to representative democracy and federalism" -- the federal…

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News

December 20, 2018

Federalism Implementation Plan Approved by Nepalese Leadership

This week, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli met with provincial leaders and approved a "federalism implementation facilitation action plan" intended to provide guidance during the…

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American Federalism

December 20, 2018

Redistricting Reform Popular with Both Parties

Peter Miller and Brianna Cea write that state ballot measures to address gerrymandering did well in the November elections among members of both parties. Read…

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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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