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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

December 14, 2018

Federal Farm Bill to Allow Hemp Production

Congressional leaders have unveiled a farm bill compromise that would legalize hemp production. Many states already allow farmers to grow hemp, but financing for such operations can be difficult…

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News

December 13, 2018

Organizations Work to Support Nepalese Federalism

Saferworld has announced that it and several other organizations are working together to support federalism and help marginalized communities in Nepal. Read more here.

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American Federalism

December 13, 2018

Federal Officials Threaten Jail if Injection Site Opens

The U.S. attorney's office of Colorado and the Denver field office of the Drug Enforcement Administration have issued a joint letter to the city…

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American Federalism

December 12, 2018

FEMA and Advance Contracts with States and Localities

Dave Nyczepir writes that the Federal Emergency Management Agency should better coordinate with states and localities on the use of advance contracts. Read more here.

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News

December 12, 2018

Call for Theresa May to Resign

The editors of the National Review write that Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan should be rejected and she should resign. Among other reasons,…

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American Federalism

December 12, 2018

Trump Administration Loses Another Sanctuary Jurisdiction Case

The Trump administration recently lost another federal lawsuit filed by several sanctuary jurisdictions. Ilya Somin suggests that although the reasoning in the district court's…

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News

December 11, 2018

Author Discusses New Book on Assisted Reproduction and Canadian Federalism

In a blog post, Dave Snow discusses his new book, Assisted Reproduction Policy in Canada: Framing, Federalism, and Failure.

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News

December 11, 2018

European High Court Says UK Can Reverse Brexit; May Pulls Vote

The European Court of Justice has affirmed the opinion of its advocate general in ruling that the United Kingdom can unilaterally reverse its decision to leave…

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American Federalism

December 10, 2018

Mathematical Tools and Ecosystem Federalism

A working group with the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis meets this week to explore how mathematical (and related) tools can help…

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News

December 10, 2018

Scotland and Brexit, Viewed from the Continent

Andreas Rahmatian explores Brexit's possible impact on Scotland through the lens of legal and intellectual history rather than British constitutional law. Rahmatian suggests that…

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American Federalism

December 10, 2018

Justices Skeptical of Double Jeopardy Appeal

At oral argument, a majority of Supreme Court justices appeared dubious of an Alabama man's claim that his state and federal convictions stemming from…

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American Federalism

December 7, 2018

Federal Government Proposes New Foster Care Rules

New proposed rules by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could open more homes to foster children, but a number of states are…

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American Federalism

December 7, 2018

FTA Announces Grant Awards

The Federal Transit Administration has begun to announce grant awards to state and local governments, something that critics say has been too long in…

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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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