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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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December 6, 2018

More Parties Attempt to Intervene in Canadian Carbon Tax Legal Case

Tyler Dawson reports that Alberta's opposition party, the United Conservative Party (UCP), has filed in court to oppose the national government's proposed carbon tax,…

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December 6, 2018

Soviet Federalism: Lenin to Gorbachev

Zhenis Kembayev reviews several stages of Soviet federalism and analyses reasons for its failure. Read more here.

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American Federalism

December 5, 2018

Justice Kennedy’s Views on Federalism Explored

Next week, C-Span will air a public forum of legal experts who will discuss former Justice Anthony Kennedy's views on federalism and other topics. Read…

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December 5, 2018

A New Path to Reversing Brexit?

The European Court of Justice's advocate general has issued a non-binding opinion stating that the United Kingdom can unilaterally cancel its proposed exit from the European…

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American Federalism

December 5, 2018

Double Jeopardy Exception Challenged in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court hears oral arguments this week in Gamble v. United States, a case from Alabama that could end the longstanding "separate sovereigns"…

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American Federalism

December 4, 2018

Trump Administration Pushes Decision Making to States

Donald F. Kettl suggests that after achieving little success against Obama-era policies legislatively, the Trump administration has learned to gradually erode such policies by…

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December 4, 2018

A Renewed Debate on Indian Federalism Needed?

Yamini Aiyar contends that the last four years of dominance by the government of Narendra Modi have raised important questions about the central government's…

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American Federalism

December 3, 2018

Federalism and LEOSA

Royce de R. Barondes examines the federalism issues raised by the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act. Read more here.

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American Federalism

December 3, 2018

Trump Administration Urges Use of Federal Funds Outside of ACA Marketplaces

The Trump administration has issued new rules encouraging states to allow the use of federal subsidies for health plans not included in Affordable Care…

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American Federalism

November 30, 2018

HUD Secretary Calls For Fewer Local Housing Regulations

Ben Carson, the head of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, has called on local governments to curtail local housing regulations as a way…

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November 30, 2018

A Way Beyond Ethnic Federalism in Ethiopia?

In an op-ed, Belachew Mekuria writes that the creation of boundaries along ethnic lines is the "most contested political topic in Ethiopia's federalism project." Mekuria contends…

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American Federalism

November 29, 2018

Mid-Term Marijuana Initiatives Highlight Conflict with Federal Law

Daniel B. Pasternak writes that the recent approvals by voters in three states of recreational marijuana use sets up more confusion and conflict with…

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November 29, 2018

Rights Protection and Devolution After Brexit

A group of British scholars has prepared a report stemming from a roundtable discussion of rights protection in devolved nations in the wake of…

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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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