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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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August 29, 2018

American Federalism, Viewed from Australia

Sarah Graham of the University of Sydney examines the polarization of American politics and how that plays out in America's federal system. She presents…

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August 29, 2018

Federalism’s Influence on Muthuvel Karunanidhi

V. Geetha looks back at the career of the political leader and writer Muthuvel Karunanidhi, tracing the ways that his belief in federalism influenced…

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American Federalism

August 29, 2018

Partisan Gerrymandering Rejected Again by Federal Court

A three-judge panel has declared North Carolina's congressional district map unconstitutional. In January, the judges had ruled the state's map unconstitutional on grounds that…

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August 28, 2018

Options for Intergovernmental Reform in the United Kingdom

Jack Sheldon considers ways that England could gain distinct representation in a new system of intergovernmental relations. This issue needs to be explored because,…

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August 28, 2018

State Autonomy in India

Raghav Pandey explores the kind of autonomy that the states enjoy from the national government. He contends that a comparative study would reveal that…

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American Federalism

August 28, 2018

Maine Court Says Governor Must Submit Medicaid Plan

In 2017, Maine voters passed a referendum requiring the state to expand Medicaid coverage. The governor, however, has refused to do so. This has…

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August 27, 2018

Philippines Federalism Proposal Questioned

Greg Macabenta writes that "fear of the unknown" and lack of trust in the officials who will implement federalism are the strongest obstacles to…

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August 27, 2018

Treasury Department Moves to Prevent States from Circumventing SALT Cap

The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed a new rule to prevent states from allowing residents to avoid the new cap on the state-and-local tax…

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August 27, 2018

Harmonizing Federal Tax Law with State Marijuana Legalization

Daniel Rowe writes that the federal prohibition on marijuana makes federal tax law punitive for marijuana-related businesses because they cannot deduct otherwise legitimate business…

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August 24, 2018

Federalism Interview with Richard Epstein

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University has posted an interview with Richard Epstein titled "Federalism and the Resistance." Read more here.

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August 24, 2018

SALT Cap Praised As Good Policy

Joshua T. McCabe writes that capping the state-and-local tax deduction reflected sound policy rather than a partisan attack on blue states. McCabe contends that…

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August 23, 2018

Criticism of Local Taxes in Nepal Mounts as Nation Adjusts to Federalism

Prabin Manandhar writes that the shift to federalism has led to increased taxes without improvement in services. Manandhar suggests that this has resulted from…

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August 23, 2018

Ethnic Federalism in Ethiopia

Ineke Mules writes that ethnic federalism in Ethiopia continues to exacerbate tensions and contribute to a growing humanitarian crisis. Read more here.

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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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