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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

October 9, 2018

State Immigration Action Still Elevated

Ann Morse of the National Conference of State Legislatures's Immigrant Policy Project reports that states have enacted slightly fewer immigration-related bills in the first…

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News

October 9, 2018

Brexit’s Effect on the UK’s Constitutional Order

Amanda Sloat writes that Brexit will challenge how power has been devolved in the United Kingdom and will force debate within the UK about…

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News

October 8, 2018

ICWA Declared Unconstitutional

A federal district court has declared the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) unconstitutional on grounds that it violates the Tenth Amendment anti-commandeering doctrine.…

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News

October 8, 2018

Call for Cooperative Federalism in India

In this op-ed, Pavan K. Varma calls for cooperative federalism that is more than merely a slogan. Varma contends that the relationship because the…

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News

October 8, 2018

Federalism Support Weak Among Philippine People

Malcolm Cook reports that polling continues to indicate that enthusiasm for federalism among the Philippine people remains low. Only one percent of respondents ranked…

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News

October 5, 2018

Canadian Federalism and Food Policy

Sarah Berger Richardson and Nadia Lambek write that Canadian federalism offers both opportunities and challenges in creating a national food policy. Read more here.

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American Federalism

October 5, 2018

Upcoming Supreme Court Cases

Governing magazine has prepared a round-up of Supreme Court cases most likely to affect state and local governments. Read more here.

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News

October 4, 2018

Red States to Vote on Medicaid Expansion

Four right-leaning states --  Idaho, Montana, Nebraska and Utah -- have placed Medicaid expansion on their November ballots. This will mark the first time voters will consider provisions…

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News

October 4, 2018

Medicaid and Rural Hospital Closures

Michael Grass reports that states that have accepted Medicaid expansion have suffered fewer rural hospital closures than other states. Read more here.

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American Federalism

October 4, 2018

The Role of “Hyper Preemption” in Reordering the State-Local Relationship

Erin A. Scharff looks at the changing regulatory role of cities. She suggests that states are increasingly restricting cities' regulatory power in a process she terms…

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American Federalism

October 3, 2018

Justice Department Sues California Over Net Neutrality

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California to overturn a new law that would restore net neutrality in the state. This…

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News

October 3, 2018

Intergovernmental Immigrant Integration

Ilke Adam and Eve Hepburn write that the study of intergovernmental relations has largely ignored decentralized immigrant integration. In this article, they analyze how governments…

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News

October 3, 2018

Must the EU Democratize to Survive?

In this op-ed, Michael Cottakis contends that populist attacks on the European Union are disingenuous, but do contain "a grain of truth." He suggests…

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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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