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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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May 3, 2024

Post-Pandemic Public Transportation Challenges

Donald F. Kettl considers different ways that state and local public transportation systems are attempting to deal with the profound effects of the Covid…

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May 2, 2024

Federal Pandemic Aid and Fiscal Risks for States Explored

Kate Watkins and Laura Pontari of the Pew Charitable Trusts interview two state leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges states face in using…

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May 2, 2024

Does “One Nation, One Election” Threaten India’s Federalism?

Priyotosh Sharma and Chandrima Dutta question whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "One Nation, One Election" plan poses risks for the nation's federalism and democracy. Read…

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May 1, 2024

Call for More Decentralization in South Africa

In an interview, David Ansara of the Free Market Foundation advocates for the decentralization of political power in South Africa. You can listen to the interview here.

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May 1, 2024

Book on Federalism Between 1815 and 1861

Alison L. LaCroix has written The Interbellum Constitution: Union, Commerce, and Slavery in the Age of Federalisms (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2024). The author contends…

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April 30, 2024

Are Federal Agencies Overreaching Through the Issuance of “Guidance”?

Tony Woodlief advises states and localities on how to avoid the "tyranny" of federal regulatory authority that, Woodlief contends, often takes the form of "guidance" from…

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April 30, 2024

Has Federalism Become too Risky for Nepal?

Hari Prasad Shrestha argues that federalism has become too risky for Nepalese democracy. Read more here.

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April 29, 2024

Federalism and Early Views of Constitutionalism

Jud Campbell describes four founding-era views about the nature of Union and the implications of those views. He notes that before Reconstruction, Americans considered more…

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April 29, 2024

Federalism and the Treaty Power

Todd Warshawsky offers "a federalism approach to what is ultimately a federalism dilemma" in understanding the power that states have in affecting the treaty…

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April 25, 2024

Conflict Between State Abortion Law and Federal Legislation Heard by Supreme Court

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments related to whether Idaho's near-total ban on abortion conflicts with a federal law designed to ensure…

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April 25, 2024

New Guide to Local Governments in Federal Systems

The Forum of Federations has recently published The Forum of Federations Handbook on Local Government in Federal Systems. Read more here.

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April 24, 2024

Provincial “Bottlenecks” in Nepal?

A recent editorial in The Kathmandu Post contends that although "Nepal's adoption of federalism was never a wrong move," its implementation has led to "bottlenecks" at…

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April 24, 2024

Federal Funding, States, and Broadband Expansion

Jake Varn with the Pew Charitable Trusts reports on how states are faring in using federal funds for broadband expansion. Read more here.

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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.

Are the materials on the Center for the Study of Federalism website copyright-protected?

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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