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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 20, 2018

Federalism, Separation of Powers, and Federal Decentralization

David Fontana writes that diffusion of power produces many desirable results, and that federalism and separation of powers are generally viewed as the primary…

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American Federalism

June 20, 2018

Update on the Trump Administration’s Medicaid Flexibility

Mattie Quinn reviews the ways that the Trump administration has -- and has not -- given the states more flexibility in developing their own…

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American Federalism

June 20, 2018

Governors Call for Pre-Existing Coverage Protections

A bipartisan group of governors has called on the Trump administration to reverse its support for abandoning the Affordable Care Act's pre-existing coverage protections.…

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News

June 19, 2018

A Way to Compare the Formation and Amendment of Federal Constitutions?

Nicholas Aroney examines the difficulty inherent in developing general theories about how power is wielded by different constitutional systems around the world. Aroney suggests…

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American Federalism

June 19, 2018

Supreme Court Puts Off Ruling on Merits of Partisan Gerrymandering

The Supreme Court has sidestepped the issue of whether partisan gerrymandering violates the Constitution. More background about the two cases is available here.

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American Federalism

June 18, 2018

California Explores State Banking System for Marijuana Industry

The California Senate has passed a bill that would create a self-contained banking system within the state for the marijuana industry. The bipartisan bill…

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American Federalism

June 18, 2018

Preemption, Super-Preemption, and Options for Cities

Dave Nyczepir reports on the number of ways that cities are seeking paths around preemptive state laws. Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 18, 2018

An Overlooked Possible Outcome of the New Anti-Obamacare Lawsuit?

Ilya Somin writes that the new lawsuit filed by twenty states against the Affordable Care Act could set an important, and largely overlooked, precedent.…

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Books

June 15, 2018

Book on Federalism and Multi-Level Governance

Guy Lachapelle and Pablo Oñate have edited Federalism, Devolution, and Multi-Level Governance (Barbara Budrich Publishers, 2018). The book examines the development and impact of multi-level…

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American Federalism

June 15, 2018

Mayors Push for More Local Control of Marijuana

A coalition of mayors has formed to lobby Congress and the Trump administration for more local control of marijuana policy. Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 15, 2018

More Red States Consider Medicaid Expansion

The drive to expand Medicaid continues to gain supporters in red states such as Florida, Georgia, and Kansas. Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 15, 2018

State Opposition to Offshore Drilling Targeted

House Republicans have proposed that heavy fees be levied against states that oppose oil and natural gas drilling off their coasts. Read more here.

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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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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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