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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 14, 2018

Federalism and Abstention

Fred O. Smith Jr. writes that federal courts are generally barred from intervening in state criminal prosecutions because of federalism concerns. He contends, however,…

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News

June 14, 2018

Tax Reform and Subnational Policy Choices

Leonardo Baccini, Quan Li, Irina Mirkina, and Kristina Johnson explore subnational policy choices in Russia after the 2002 tax reform, which moved the tax…

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News

June 13, 2018

A New Kind of Federalism in Austria?

Patrick Utz writes that after the 2017 general election, change to Austria's "peculiar" system of cooperative federalism might occur because of widespread dissatisfaction with…

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News

June 13, 2018

Philippines Government Gears Up for Federalism

The national government's Department of the Interior and Local Government will soon launch a series of roadshows and rallies to build support for federalism…

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News

June 13, 2018

“Uncooperative” Federalism in Canada?

In this op-ed, John Ivison asserts that Doug Ford, who was recently elected premier of Ontario, will affect federal-provincial relations like "a brick through…

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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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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.

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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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