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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

May 29, 2018

Environmental Impact Bonds Offer Way to Meet Federal Regulations

More cities, such as Washington DC, Baltimore, and Atlanta, have turned to environmental impact bonds (EIBs) as a way to comply with EPA regulations.…

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News

May 29, 2018

Federalism and the Way Forward in Nigeria

Vincent Aluu claims that although Nigeria has nominally been a federal state for more than half a century, in reality military rule has "virtually…

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News

May 29, 2018

States Remain Skeptical About Modi’s Cooperative-Federalism Push

Mahua Venkatesh writes that Narendra Modi's government has pushed for improved cooperative federalism between the central government and the states, but many state leaders…

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Podcasts

May 29, 2018

Three Conversations on Federalism

Three conversations on Federalism were held at the National Constitution Center.

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News

May 25, 2018

Centralized Federalism and Autonomy in India

Nyla Ali Khan writes that increased regional autonomy will likely remain in an ambiguous state because of the "murky den of centralized federalism" in…

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American Federalism

May 25, 2018

Overview of Federal Grants to State and Local Governments

Robert Jay Dilger with the Congressional Research Service has written a historical perspective on the changing nature of federal grants to state-and-local governments, including…

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News

May 25, 2018

Challenges to Multinational Federalism in India

Katherine Adeney and Harihar Bhattacharyya write that India's multinational federation continues to experience challenges stemming from coalition politics and the process of economic liberalization.…

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News

May 24, 2018

An Introduction to Decentralization and Development

Shitong Qiao and Richard Epstein present papers stemming from a conference at the University of Hong Kong concerning decentralization and development. They express the hope that the…

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American Federalism

May 24, 2018

Seventh Circuit Rules on Sanctuary Law

In this op-ed, Noah M. Horwitz writes that a recent Seventh Circuit decision limiting the federal government's ability to compel sanctuary jurisdictions to cooperate…

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American Federalism

May 23, 2018

New Intergovernmental Commission Under Consideration

The U.S. House Speaker's Task Force on Intergovernmental Affairs is considering reviving a version of the defunct Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR). Task…

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News

May 23, 2018

Sports Betting Opinion and Marijuana Regulation

Scott Bomboy considers the possible effects that the Supreme Court's recent sports betting ruling might have on marijuana laws. Read more here.

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American Federalism

May 23, 2018

Supreme Court Precedent and California’s Sanctuary Laws

In this commentary, Damon Root points to the Supreme Court's 1997 ruling Printz v. United States to support his argument that California's immigrant sanctuary…

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News

May 22, 2018

Obstacles to Pan-European Federalism

Hector Niehues-Jeuffroy writes that the path to pan-European federalism is blocked by those who claim to be federalists but actually follow a centralist approach.…

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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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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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