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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 14, 2018

U.S. Education Department Loses Student Loan Lawsuit

This week a group of 19 states prevailed in a lawsuit that accused the Department of Education of wrongly delaying implementation of Obama-administration rules intended to…

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News

September 14, 2018

Patient Care and Fiscal Federalism in Italy

Paolo Berta, Carla Guerriero, and Rosella Levaggi analyze the effects of fiscal federalism on the quality of patient care in Lombardy. The authors contend that…

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News

September 13, 2018

Fiscal Federalism Issues in Nepal

In this op-ed, Laxmi Bilas Koirala writes that the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission can play a vital role in promoting cooperation among…

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News

September 13, 2018

Altiero Spinelli Remembered

The New Federalist has published a portrait of the life of one of the "founding fathers" of the European Union, Altiero Spinelli. Read more here.

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News

September 12, 2018

Federalism, the Incorporation Doctrine, and the European Union

Lee J. Strang provides an overview of the U.S. Supreme Court's process of incorporating the Bill of Rights against the states. Strang contends that…

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American Federalism

September 12, 2018

Mayors Meet to Discuss Climate Change

Members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors gathered in San Francisco this week to discuss ways to take action on climate change. Many mayors…

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American Federalism

September 12, 2018

Loyalty to the States — and to the U.S. Senate

J.J. McCullough writes that fewer Americans value their states as unique entities. He warns that this could lead to decreased support for the principle…

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American Federalism

September 11, 2018

Sessions and State Attorneys General to Discuss Tech Companies

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will meet with state attorneys general this month to discuss the administration's concerns that tech companies might be engaging…

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American Federalism

September 11, 2018

Work Mandates Bar Thousands from Medicaid in Arkansas

Arkansas, the first state to move forward with work requirements for people covered under the Affordable Care Act's expansion of the federal program, has…

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American Federalism

September 11, 2018

New Tax Law and Interstate Migration

Chris Edwards writes that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 included a number of provisions that might affect interstate migration. For example,…

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Podcasts

September 11, 2018

Federalism 2.0 Podcast with Laura Tyson and Lenny Mendonca

Donald Trump’s brand of partisan politics has pushed many Americans to lose faith in the federal government, especially as collective challenges like climate change are ignored by the White House.

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News

September 10, 2018

The EU, Subnational Mobilization, and State Rescaling

Sandrina Antunes and John Loughlin look at the effect that the European Union has had on subnational mobilization in small unitary states. After comparing…

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American Federalism

September 10, 2018

Donald Trump and Presidential Federalism

Nicholas F. Jacobs and Connor M. Ewing write that the Trump administration has used the administrative powers of the presidency to advance the president's…

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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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