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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

November 20, 2018

States Struggle to Reach Potential ACA Enrollees

Cuts to federal funding for Affordable Care Act outreach and the removal of the tax penalty for lacking health insurance have left many states…

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American Federalism

November 19, 2018

Court Rules that New York Police Cannot Arrest on ICE’s Behalf

A New York appeals court has ruled that state law prohibits local police from arresting someone on behalf of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Some…

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American Federalism

November 19, 2018

Federalism and Pharmaceutical Regulation

A group of scholars has examined the intersection of preemption and federal patent law in the context of whether states can constitutionally regulate drug…

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American Federalism

November 19, 2018

Maryland to Appeal Gerrymandering Ruling to Supreme Court

Maryland's attorney general has announced that the state will appeal a federal court order to redraw a congressional district that disadvantaged Republicans. Read more here.

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American Federalism

November 16, 2018

“Jet-Age Federalism”

Harper's has reprinted an article by Edmund G. "Pat" Brown, originally published in 1964. Brown argued that many of the nation's modern challenges required federal,…

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American Federalism

November 16, 2018

National Governing Actions and Enumerated Powers

Laurence Claus writes that the Constitution does not speak to whether national governing actions fall within the enumerated subjects of national power. Claus suggests…

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News

November 16, 2018

Federal Spending and Brazil’s Local Labor Markets

Raphael B. Corbi, Elias Papaioannou, and Paolo Surico examine the effect that federal transfers to local governments have on local labor markets. Read more here.

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News

November 15, 2018

The EU and Local Reform Efforts in Finland

Stefan Sjöblom describes Finland's two-tier governmental system as characterized by the strength of the national ministerial structure and extensive local self-government. Sjöblom explores how…

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News

November 15, 2018

Tax Treaties and Brazilian Federalism

Ivan Ozai writes that the Brazilian Constitution contains limitations relating to the right to tax the federal, state, and local governments. He examines the…

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News

November 14, 2018

The Founding of Federal Austria

Anna Gamper of the University of Innsbruck offers an overview of the origins of Austria's federal structure in the years following World War I.…

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News

November 14, 2018

No Longer a Need for Federal Judicial Involvement in Gerrymandering?

Charles Lane writes that recent anti-gerrymandering ballot measures and increased Democratic voter turnout are sufficiently thwarting gerrymandering without the need for intervention by the…

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News

November 14, 2018

Conference to Consider Cooperative Federalism

The Indian Political Science Association has announced the 58th All India Political Science Conference & International Conference on India, to be held at the Department of…

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American Federalism

November 14, 2018

Federalism Review by GAO Requested

Representative Rob Bishop (R-Utah) has sent a letter on behalf of the Speaker's Task Force on Intergovernmental Affairs to the Government Accountability Office to…

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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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