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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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News

June 26, 2018

Philippines Move Toward Federalism Continues

The Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution recently held a press conference to advocate for the expected change to a federalist form of…

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News

June 26, 2018

Staffing and Organizational Issues in Nepal Examined

The Himalayan Times has posted an interview of Federal Affairs and General Administration minister Lal Babu Pandit about federalism-related challenges the nation faces, particularly organizational and staffing…

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American Federalism

June 25, 2018

Texas Supreme Court Curtails Authority of Local Governments

In a ruling viewed as one of the term's most highly politicized, the state's Republican-dominated high court struck down Laredo's plastic-bag ban. The ruling…

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Books

June 25, 2018

Book on the Foundations of Federalism

Amnon Lev has edited The Federal Idea: Public Law Between Governance and Political Life (Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2017). The book explores the foundations of federalism by…

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American Federalism

June 22, 2018

States Can Collect Taxes on Internet Sales

The Supreme Court ruled this week that internet retailers can be required to collect sales taxes even in states where the retailers have no…

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American Federalism

June 22, 2018

Alexander Hamilton and Federalism

Kate Elizabeth Brown writes that Hamilton's views on state sovereignty are perhaps too often viewed in light of his frustration with what he perceived…

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Books

June 21, 2018

Book on Swiss Federalism

Adrian Vatter has written Swiss Federalism: The Transformation of a Federal Model (Oxfordshire: Routledge, 2018). Vatter examines the particular characteristics of Swiss federalism and explores…

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American Federalism

June 21, 2018

Disaster Spending and Fiscal Federalism

The Pew Charitable Trusts reports that most states do not track expenditures related to disaster recovery. The report also suggests that this has implications…

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American Federalism

June 21, 2018

Colorado Takes On Heightened Emissions Standards

In the face of possible emissions rollbacks from the EPA, Colorado has become the fourteenth state to embrace the heightened vehicle emissions standards followed by…

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American Federalism

June 20, 2018

Federalism, Separation of Powers, and Federal Decentralization

David Fontana writes that diffusion of power produces many desirable results, and that federalism and separation of powers are generally viewed as the primary…

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American Federalism

June 20, 2018

Update on the Trump Administration’s Medicaid Flexibility

Mattie Quinn reviews the ways that the Trump administration has -- and has not -- given the states more flexibility in developing their own…

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American Federalism

June 20, 2018

Governors Call for Pre-Existing Coverage Protections

A bipartisan group of governors has called on the Trump administration to reverse its support for abandoning the Affordable Care Act's pre-existing coverage protections.…

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News

June 19, 2018

A Way to Compare the Formation and Amendment of Federal Constitutions?

Nicholas Aroney examines the difficulty inherent in developing general theories about how power is wielded by different constitutional systems around the world. Aroney suggests…

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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.

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.

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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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