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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

June 12, 2018

Has the United States Become Too Big to Govern?

David French, writing in response to an essay contending that the United States has perhaps become too big to govern, asserts that "true federalism"…

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American Federalism

June 12, 2018

States Act Embraces Federalism

In this commentary, Randy E. Barnett writes in support of the recently filed States Act, which would align federal marijuana law within each state…

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News

June 11, 2018

Federalism and Tax Reform in Australia

John Freebairn writes in Australian Economic Review that cooperative federalism is a necessary ingredient for successful tax-reform efforts. He also suggests that additional public-sector skills…

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News

June 11, 2018

One Hundred Days of Federalism in Nepal

In this op-ed, Binay K. Mishra looks back at Nepal's first one hundred days under its restructured system of government and offers suggestions for…

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American Federalism

June 11, 2018

Bipartisan Bill to Protect State Marijuana Laws Introduced

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Gardner have introduced a bill to let states regulate marijuana without federal interference. The bill is seen as a…

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Podcasts

June 11, 2018

CSF President John Kincaid Interviewed on American Federalism

John Pearce welcomes guest Dr. John Kincaid, political scientist at Lafayette College, for a broad discussion about our governmental system in today’s world.

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News

June 8, 2018

Review of “51 Imperfect Solutions”

William H. Pryor Jr. writes approvingly of Judge Jeffrey Sutton's 51 Imperfect Solutions: States and the Making of American Constitutional Law, noting that Sutton "explains…

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Books

June 8, 2018

Book on Coalition Politics

Adrián Albala and Josep Maria Reniu have edited Coalition Politics and Federalism (Springer, 2018). The book offers case studies that examine the verticalization of coalition…

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American Federalism

June 8, 2018

Federalism and Private Environmental Governance Experimentalism

Sarah E. Light writes that in the nation's system of government, states are often lauded as laboratories for experimentation of new policies such as…

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American Federalism

June 7, 2018

Narrower Role for Federalism Proposed in Elections Law

Franita Tolson writes that in recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court has circumscribed Congress's ability to protect the right to vote under the Fourteenth…

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American Federalism

June 7, 2018

Can the Administration Cut Sanctuary-Jurisdiction Funding?

In this commentary, David Bier contends that the Trump administration's attempts to require cities and states to assist in the arrest of illegal immigrants…

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American Federalism

June 6, 2018

Alabama Sues to Block Inclusion of Illegal Immigrants in Census

Alabama has sued the U.S. Census Bureau, arguing that the Bureau deprives the state of representation in the U.S. House of Representatives by including…

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News

June 6, 2018

A Failure of Multinational Federalism in India?

Harihar Bhattacharyya and Jhumpa Mukherjee write that Indian federalism has been credited for easing ethnic tensions by creating various forms of statehood. The writers…

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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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