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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 8, 2024

State Use of Federal Funding for Cleaner Water

Jared Brey reports that Pennsylvania and Wisconsin have used federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds in making significant progress in removing lead from drinking…

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February 7, 2024

Federalism and Danish Arctic Sub-States

Halbera West looks at the options that political subunits in the Danish Arctic have to increase their influence. Read more here.

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February 7, 2024

Texas and “Invasion”

Ilya Somin writes that Texas's contention that illegal immigration constitutes an invasion is a "badly flawed" argument that does not justify the state's interference…

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February 6, 2024

2024 World Federalist Conference

Democracy Without Borders and the World Federalist Conference will hold an online federalism conference this February 17-18. Read more here.

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February 6, 2024

State Supreme Court Shadow Dockets

Adam B. Sopko examines state supreme court shadow dockets -- traditionally, dockets devoted to procedural issues -- to consider whether these courts offer constitutional…

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February 5, 2024

The Federal Government and Local Policing

A group of scholars call for increased federal intervention in local policing. Read more here.

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February 5, 2024

Birthright Citizenship

Sandra L. Rierson examines recent efforts -- including proposed state legislation -- to restrict the birthright citizenship outlined in the Fourteenth Amendment. Read more…

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January 30, 2024

Federalism and the Federal Debt

Chris Edwards contends that "reviving federalism" is an essential way to deal with the federal debt. Read more here.

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January 30, 2024

Nunavut Devolution

Canada has recently entered into a formal agreement devolving a number of powers to Nunavit, its northernmost territory. Read more here.

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January 29, 2024

The Federal Government, Texas, and the Southern Border Standoff

Alex Nowrasteh of the Cato Institute traces the events underlying the ongoing border conflict between Texas and the federal government. Read more here.

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January 29, 2024

The Federal Elections Clause and the States’ Educational Obligations

Evan Caminker contends that the Elections Clause of Article I of the U.S. Constitution should be construed to place a duty on states to provide…

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January 26, 2024

Why Are States Rejecting Federal School-Meal Funding?

Zina Hutton looks at why some states are refusing to participate in a federal program that offers states funding for meals provided at summer…

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January 26, 2024

Podcast on Federalism in Nepal

John Rieger and Tracie Yang of The Asia Foundation host a podcast episode exploring the progress of federalism in Nepal. You can listen 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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Please direct all questions and comments related to this website, and inquiries about the research and teaching grants and awards, to us here. Remember CSF is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and education institution.

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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