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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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August 7, 2018

Federalism, States’ Rights, and Racism

Lynn Edelman contends that the adherence to federalism by the conservative majority of the Supreme Court has had such disastrous consequences for the African-American…

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August 7, 2018

Europeanization and Greece

Nikolaos Komninos Hlepas writes that Greece introduced decentralization measures after admission to the European Union in 1981. Hlepas suggests that in recent years, however,…

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August 7, 2018

Fiscal Federalism and the Challenge of Equalization

A group of Canadian scholars write that the nation needs financial equalization to ease regional inequalities such as the varying quality of public services…

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August 6, 2018

Federalism and Recapturing “Old Canada”

Mark Wegierski contends that "true federalism" offers a path to a more conservative future for the nation. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 6, 2018

Partisan Gerrymandering Challenged in the States

In this op-ed, the Washington Post traces state-level efforts to curtail partisan gerrymandering. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 6, 2018

Hemp Farmer Allowed to Use Federal Water

A Montana hemp farmer has been granted the right to use federally controlled water for irrigating a hemp crop. The U.S. Department of Agriculture…

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American Federalism

August 3, 2018

Trump Administration Announces Plan to Weaken Vehicle-Emissions Standards

The administration hopes to weaken vehicle pollution standards and restrict the ability of states to implement stricter standards. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 3, 2018

Justice Kennedy’s Contributions to Federalism

Daniel Becker writes that Justice Anthony Kennedy made significant contributions to the Supreme Court's "federalism revolution" of the last few decades. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 2, 2018

Voting on the Right to Vote

A wave of state ballot initiatives are expected to either expand or restrict the right to vote before the 2020 presidential election. Read more…

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American Federalism

August 2, 2018

Federalism and Federal Restrictions on Abortion

Michael Dorf and Ilya Somin consider the possibility that Clarence Thomas might be, in Dorf's words, an "unlikely hero" of the pro-choice movement because of…

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American Federalism

August 2, 2018

Understanding Sanctuary Jurisdictions

The Boston College Law Review has gathered a series of articles about sanctuary jurisdictions by law professors specializing in the intersection of immigration and…

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American Federalism

August 1, 2018

Federalism, Feminism, and Health Insurance Reform

Elizabeth Y. McCuskey writes that a number of feminist principles are at work in the federalism of health insurance reform. She contends that changes…

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American Federalism

August 1, 2018

Does Devolution Offer a Path for a Third-Party Candidate?

David Brooks contends that frustration with the national government has created an opportunity for a third-party presidential candidate who could campaign on redistributing power…

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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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The CSF materials are free to use for educational purposes. If published, please acknowledge CSF as the source. If you intend to use these materials for profit, please, contact the Center for the Study of Federalism for permission. Some materials on the website are not owned by CSF and permission to use those materials should be sought with those holding legal title to the material.

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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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