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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 7, 2018

Wayfair’s Impact on Federalism

Natasha Varyani contends that the Supreme Court's recent South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., decision reveals more about the Court's ideological direction regarding federalism than…

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American Federalism

September 6, 2018

North Carolina’s Congressional Maps Remain in Place

A three-judge federal panel has ruled that the Congressional maps that it recently declared unconstitutional on partisan gerrymandering grounds will be used in this…

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American Federalism

September 6, 2018

Integrated Benefits Initiative Launches Pilot Program

Five states are participating in a pilot project aimed at helping people access federal benefits such as Medicaid. The program targets federal money that…

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American Federalism

September 6, 2018

Republican Attorneys General Argue ACA is Unconstitutional

A federal district judge in Texas heard arguments Wednesday about the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act in the wake of Congress's repeal of…

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News

September 5, 2018

Is Canada’s Split of INAC Cooperative or Coercive?

Veldon Coburn writes that the federal government's splitting of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada into two agencies has less to do with devolving autonomy…

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American Federalism

September 5, 2018

Texas Refuses to Fund Education for Migrant Children

The Texas Education Agency has ordered the state's school districts to not use state funds to educate children housed in migrant shelters. The agency…

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American Federalism

September 4, 2018

Is Achieving Democracy the Constitution’s Main Purpose?

John McGinnis and Ilya Somin consider the idea that achieving democracy is the primary purpose of the Constitution. They note that the Constitution includes a…

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News

September 4, 2018

Court Blocks Trans Mountain Pipeline Project

The Canadian Federal Court of Appeals has blocked a pipeline project that has long sparked disagreement between the federal government and the provinces of…

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American Federalism

September 4, 2018

Injunction Against DOJ’s Grant Program Upheld

A nationwide stay against the implementation of a Department of Justice grant program that would have hindered so-called sanctuary cities from receiving federal funds…

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Podcasts

September 2, 2018

Trump: Good or Bad for America’s Federal System

Roundtable Panel at the American Political Science Association’s 2018 Annual Meeting

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News

August 31, 2018

Federalism and Inequality: Five Latin American Cases

Lucas I. González explores whether federalism encourages inequality or whether transfers from a central government augment redistribution. He examines data from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia,…

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American Federalism

August 31, 2018

Sub-Federal Resistance to Federal Criminal Policy

Trevor George Gardner suggests that state and local resistance to federal marijuana policy provides a model for bringing about reform of what he contends…

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American Federalism

August 30, 2018

Annual Review of Federalism Available Now

Oxford University Press has announced that Publius: The Journal of Federalism has published its "Annual Review of American Federalism, 2017-2018." The review is free…

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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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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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