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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

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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News

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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News

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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American Federalism

July 23, 2018

ACA Rollbacks Lead to Widely Varying Health-Care Costs

Republican-led rollbacks to the Affordable Care Act have led states to respond in a variety of ways, which has led to significant cost differences…

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American Federalism

July 23, 2018

Mexican-Born U.S. Citizen Kept Off Georgia Ballot

A Mexican-born Georgia legislature candidate, Maria Palacios, has been excluded from the race because the state's constitution requires candidates to be a "citizen" of…

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American Federalism

July 20, 2018

Should Nationwide Injunctions Be Curbed?

Jason Riley reports that litigants on the right and left of the political spectrum are increasingly seeking nationwide injunctions from federal district judges. Riley…

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News

July 20, 2018

Canadian Intergovernmental Relations on Immigration

Sanjay Jeram and Eleni Nicolaides contend that the pattern of intergovernmental relations on immigrant integration does not align with how the pattern is frequently…

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American Federalism

July 20, 2018

Immigration Microfederalism

Tuan Samahon writes that although the federal government is primarily responsible for immigration policy, states and localities provide many essential services to unauthorized immigrants. Samahon…

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American Federalism

July 19, 2018

Is Federalism Broken?

Peter Harkness writes that the intergovernmental democratic process in the United States has become increasingly dysfunctional during the last two decades. Harkness points to…

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American Federalism

July 19, 2018

States Sue Over SALT Cap

Liz Farmer reports that Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York have filed suit against the federal government on grounds that the new tax…

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News

July 19, 2018

Federalism and International Trade in Services

Johanna Jacobsson analyzes how services liberalization is carried out by countries having a federal structure. She focuses her analysis on nations that regulate such…

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American Federalism

July 18, 2018

Arbitration and Cooperative Federalism

Zachary D. Clopton and Verity Winship contend that cooperative federalism offers a "natural fit" for the application of arbitration to shareholder claims. Read more…

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American Federalism

July 18, 2018

Is Federalism Undermined by Federal Marijuana Policy?

Ira P. Robbins writes that the federal Controlled Substances Act's listing of marijuana as a Schedule I drug has led to overreaching by criminalizing…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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