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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

September 26, 2018

Abortion Rights and State Constitutions

Andrew Ayers suggests that civil-rights protections enshrined in state constitutions might come to the fore if Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed to the U.S. Supreme…

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News

September 25, 2018

Canadian Federalism and Indigenous Rights

Eugene King writes that a recent court decision derailing the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion because (in part) the Canadian government failed to consult with…

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American Federalism

September 25, 2018

Many Medicaid Recipients Unaware of Work Requirement

State officials in Arkansas are concerned that most Medicaid recipients do not know that the state has implemented a work requirement. Only about two…

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American Federalism

September 25, 2018

The Limits of City Power

Amy Liu reports that many cities have taken the lead in economic development, clean energy, and other issues that have bogged down at the…

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News

September 24, 2018

Federalism Too Soon for the Philippines?

Malcolm Cook predicts that the Philippines will not adopt a federalist system during President Rodrigo Duterte's presidency. Cook supports the status quo on grounds…

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American Federalism

September 24, 2018

State Legislative Work Overlooked as Voters Focus on National Politics

Matthew Yglesias warns that voter familiarity with the work of state legislators has plummeted as voters increasingly cast their votes based on how state…

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News

September 24, 2018

Winter School on Federalism

The University of Innsbruck and Eurac Research have announced a call for applications for the 2019 Winter School on Federalism and Governance. Read more here.

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News

September 21, 2018

The Constitution and Indian Nations

In this Constitution Day speech, Joseph William Singer calls for increased awareness of how Indian Nations are treated by the Constitution and by the…

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News

September 21, 2018

Intergovernmental Responses to Climate Change in Canada and Germany

An international group of scholars has studied Canadian and German intergovernmental responses to climate change. They suggest that because the effects of climate change…

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American Federalism

September 20, 2018

Congress Urged to Let Wayfair Stand

The National Conference of State Legislatures is urging Congress to not legislate around the recent South Dakota v. Wayfair decision, in which the Supreme…

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American Federalism

September 20, 2018

First Amendment Federalism

Jud Campbell suggests that, in arguing against the Sedition Act of 1798, Republicans claimed that the Free Speech and Press Clauses eliminated any federal…

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American Federalism

September 20, 2018

The Constitution, Federalism, and Government by Consensus

Robert F. Duncan writes that the U.S. Constitution secures federalism by preserving the states as political entities, limiting national power through enumeration and reserving…

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American Federalism

September 19, 2018

Federalism and the Early American Marketplace

Michael Blaakman explores how early American capitalists used the nation's federal structure to work for them by creating a competitive market structure in land…

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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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