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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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July 27, 2018

Did the Financial Crisis Affect Canadian Voting Behavior?

Gaby González-Sirois and Éric Bélanger have studied the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on provincial voting patterns in Canada. They contend that the…

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American Federalism

July 26, 2018

Maine Votes for Medicaid, But Waits for Its Implementation

A number of states continue to explore expanding Medicaid coverage. In Maine, voters approved an expansion, but the governor has ignored the results of…

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July 26, 2018

Ethiopia and Ethnic Federalism

In this op-ed, Alemayehu Weldemariam argues that if the nation's new prime minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali, fails to address the challenges presented by ethnic…

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July 26, 2018

Sweden’s Subnational Authorities and the EU

Anders Lidström looks at how the relationship between Sweden and the European Union has been affected by Sweden's subnational governments. He contends that the…

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July 25, 2018

Pros and Cons of Philippine Federalism Examined

Ruben Almendras walks readers through what he terms "the good, the bad, and the ugly" aspects of the proposed shift to federalism. Richard Heydarian…

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July 25, 2018

Australian Federalism and Europe

Danny Hayes provides an overview of Australia's federal structure and suggests that the nation's blend of British Westminster and U.S. Congressional systems could provide…

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American Federalism

July 25, 2018

States Fill in Medicaid Funding Gaps

States have begun to use a variety of ways -- such as hospital fees, work requirements, and new taxes -- to pay for Medicaid…

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American Federalism

July 25, 2018

Anti-Gerrymandering Laws Pushed at State Level

As the U.S. Supreme Court continues to defer ruling on the constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering, state-level drives to curb the practice are gaining traction. Read…

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July 24, 2018

More GST Funding for Western Australia?

John Freebaim reports that if the Australian government's proposed reforms to the revenue distribution of the national goods-and-services tax are implemented, the state of…

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American Federalism

July 24, 2018

Fiscal Effects of Drug Legalization

Jeffrey Miron of the Cato Institute examines the fiscal effects that drug legalization might have for governments at the national, state, and local levels.…

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American Federalism

July 24, 2018

Federalism in the United States Over Time

Max Behlke and Julie Lays look back at where the nation's federal system of government began and how the relationship between the federal government…

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July 23, 2018

SALT Lawsuit Questioned

Ilya Somin writes that the rationale underlying the recently filed lawsuit by four blue states against the new tax law's cap on state and…

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July 23, 2018

Republicans Block Election Security Funding

Republicans in the U.S. House have blocked new funding for states aimed at strengthening election security. 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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