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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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January 17, 2024

Canadian Provinces and International Agreements

Charles-Emmanuel Côté explores the legal validity of international agreements reached by Canadian provinces. He notes that Quebec has been far more active than other…

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January 16, 2024

Moral Complicity and the Dormant Commerce Clause

A Note in the Harvard Law Review points out that "one beauty — and challenge — of federalism is that states may deviate ethically from one another" as part of…

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January 16, 2024

Supreme Court of India Review

R. Sai Spandana and Tushar Kohli look back at two key federalism decisions handed down by the Indian Supreme Court in 2023. Read more…

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January 12, 2024

Federalism and Local Authority in Pakistan

In an op-ed, Sara Malkani contends that efforts to bolster the authority of localities does not comport with federalism, but that "the heated and persistent disagreements…

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January 12, 2024

The States and U.S. Wetlands

Alex Brown writes that, because the U.S. Supreme Court last year removed the federal government's authority to regulate wetlands, that responsibility now falls to…

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December 22, 2023

Corpus Linguistics and State Bills of Rights

James Cleith Phillips explores the use of corpus linguistics in assessing whether some state bills of rights offer more protections against search and seizure…

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December 22, 2023

State Constitutions and Federal “Rights Stagnation”

Jonathan L. Marshfield examines the role of state courts and constitutions during "periods of federal rights stagnation." Read more here.

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December 21, 2023

Bilateral Federalism and Canadian Healthcare

Tom Mcintosh writes that the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted challenges faced by the Canadian healthcare system, but also presents opportunities for improvements in intergovernmental efforts…

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December 21, 2023

Abortion Shield Laws Analyzed

A group of scholars compare state "shield laws" -- laws designed to protect abortion patients and providers -- from seven states. Read more here. 

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December 20, 2023

Federal Supremacy and West Virginia v. EPA

Kamaile Turcan considers how the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision West Virginia v. EPA could affect federal preemption of state laws. Read more here.

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December 20, 2023

Federalism and Administrative Policy-Making

Athanasios Psygkas discusses an "ideal type" of federal-state interaction in the realm of public participation in administrative policy-making and federalism. Read more here.

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December 19, 2023

“Hourglass Federalism” Studied

Michael G. Breen and Iain Payne explore a recent shift in emphasis toward the study of localities in federal systems. Read more here.

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December 19, 2023

Congressional Authority and the Eleventh Amendment

Howard L. Zwickel and Evelyn M. Tenenbaum contend that Congress's authority to restrict states' Eleventh Amendment immunity should be strengthened. 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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