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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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Books

May 8, 2018

New Book on Comparative Fiscal Federalism

Francesco Palermo and Alice Valdesalici have edited Comparing Fiscal Federalism (Leiden; Boston: Brill Nijoff, 2018). The book, which examines intergovernmental financial relations, is a…

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American Federalism

May 8, 2018

Radical Federalism

Roderick M. HIlls Jr. recently gave a talk about "radical federalism," which he describes as the use of federal regimes to mitigate ideological conflict.…

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American Federalism

May 7, 2018

Autonomous Vehicle Laws Reviewed

The Brookings Institution has reviewed the state of state-level autonomous vehicle laws and regulations. The article notes that although the U.S. Department of Transportation…

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American Federalism

May 7, 2018

National Foster Care System Overhauled

Few noticed, but Congress passed a sweeping overhaul of the nation's troubled foster care system. Child welfare advocates say it will have a dramatic…

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American Federalism

May 7, 2018

Democrats Discover Federalism

In this op-ed, David Davenport writes that the Democratic Party has "finally" discovered federalism. Davenport contends that this has led to a situation in…

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American Federalism

May 4, 2018

State Standing to Check the Presidency

F. Andrew Hessick and William Marshall suggest that states can play a useful role in checking the power of the presidency through the filing…

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American Federalism

May 4, 2018

State Versus Federal Control of Quarantine

Polly J. Price traces the history of the federal interstate quarantine power and explores whether the federal government's quarantine authority should be expanded. Read more…

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American Federalism

May 3, 2018

Administration Unsure About Lifetime Medicaid Limit

The Trump Administration backed away from a planned rejection of Kansas's plan to limit lifetime Medicaid benefits to three years. Centers for Medicare and…

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News

May 3, 2018

Will Brexit End Peace in Ireland?

Geoffrey Besnier contends that Brexit poses a serious threat to the peace that Ireland has enjoyed for the last two decades. Read more here.

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American Federalism

May 3, 2018

States Sue to Maintain Vehicle Emissions Levels

California and 16 other states have sued the federal government to stop it from weakening vehicle emissions rules. The draft EPA rule targeted by…

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American Federalism

May 2, 2018

Medicaid Voter Initiatives and Litigation

Idaho might soon place an initiative on the November ballot asking voters to decide whether to expand Medicaid in the state. Voters in Maine…

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News

May 2, 2018

Devolution in England Following Brexit

On behalf of the Forum of Federations, Nina Sajic has prepared a report of the results of a 2017 conference about devolution in England…

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News

May 2, 2018

2016 Philippines Election Analyzed

In this election report, Julio Cabral Teehankee looks at the regional implications of the nation's proposed shift to federalism. 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?

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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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