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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 11, 2018

States File Plans to Spend Federal Election-Security Funds

Earlier this year Congress set aside money for states to upgrade their election systems. States have begun to submit their security plans to the…

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American Federalism

July 11, 2018

Judge Questions Census Citizenship Question

A federal judge has questioned the motivation behind the Commerce Department's plan to add a question about citizenship to the next census. Seventeen states…

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July 11, 2018

The EU and Unified Patent Law

Juliana Almeida and Guilherme Oliveira e Costa write about the continuing effort to create a uniform patent-law system among the members of the European…

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American Federalism

July 10, 2018

Book on Pennsylvania Politics and Policy

CSF Fellow J. Wesley Leckrone and Michelle J. Atherton have edited Pennsylvania Politics and Policy: A Commonwealth Reader (Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2018). The…

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American Federalism

July 10, 2018

Medicaid Politics in New York

Daniel DiSalvo examines how pressure exerted by labor unions and hospitals has affected New York's Medicaid program. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 9, 2018

A New Military Federalism?

Steve Vladeck examines Ortiz v. United States, in which the Supreme Court offered an analysis of what kinds of military-law cases it will review.…

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American Federalism

July 9, 2018

State Right-of-Publicity Laws Restricted by Dormant Commerce Clause?

Christian Ronald writes that the desire to protect individuals from commercial exploitation after death has led many states to pass postmortem right-of-publicity laws. Ronald…

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July 6, 2018

The American Constitutional Tradition

CSF Founder Daniel J. Elazar argued that “while the idea of constitutionalism is quite ancient in the Western world and actual constitutions can be…

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July 5, 2018

The Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation was the first formal constitution of the United States of America. Barbara Allen provides a discussion of the document in…

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July 4, 2018

The Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson wrote that the Declaration of Independence was “neither aiming at originality of principles or sentiments, nor yet copied from any particular and…

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July 3, 2018

The Mayflower Compact

The Mayflower Compact (1620) was the first American frame of governance based on popular consent. CSF Fellow Donald Lutz provides commentary on this document…

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American Federalism

July 2, 2018

Center Fellow Kincaid Discusses Mayors’ Pushback on Federal Policy

U.S. mayors are increasingly pushing back against federal policy. Center for the Study of Federalism Fellow John Kincaid explains why and points to other…

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July 2, 2018

The Importance of Reading Founding Documents

In honor of Independence Day the Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF) will be linking to content on American founding documents over the…

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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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