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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

March 23, 2018

Should Online-Only Retailers Face State Taxes?

In this commentary, Kay Coles James writes that South Dakota and other states are waging an "unholy tax crusade" by seeking to tax online-only…

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News

March 22, 2018

World Bank Supports Nepal’s Move to Federalism

The World Bank has indicated its support of Nepal's transition to federalism by approving a $266 million credit to support the nation's financial structure…

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American Federalism

March 22, 2018

Federalism and Personal Finance

William A. Birdthistle offers possible alternatives to the current system of defined benefits plans: one a federal account universally available to all Americans, and the other…

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American Federalism

March 22, 2018

Federal Gun Law Studied

Royce de Rohan Barondes examines the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, which allows certain individuals to possess firearms regardless of state restrictions. He contends…

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American Federalism

March 21, 2018

Inside California’s Resistance to the Trump Administration

California has begun to push back against a number of Trump administration initiatives, perhaps most vividly the administration's increased pace of deportations. Read more…

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American Federalism

March 21, 2018

Medicaid Is the Largest Share of Federal Grants to States

Roughly two thirds of federal grant dollars to states are in the form of Medicaid grants. Other types of grants typically given to states…

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News

March 20, 2018

Catalan Leader Supports Swiss-Type Federalism for Catalonia

Catalan independence leader Carles Puigdemont recently expressed support for Swiss-style federalism for Catalonia, asserting that "if Spain were organized like Switzerland, there would have…

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American Federalism

March 20, 2018

Judicial Federalism and State-Level Representation

In this study of the relationship between judicial federalism and state-level representation, Jonathan P. Kastellec suggests a framework in which federal courts could provide…

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News

March 19, 2018

Banking Bill Could Affect States and Localities

Liz Farmer writes that the first major bipartisan banking bill since Dodd-Frank has both pluses and minuses for states and local governments. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 19, 2018

Oakland Mayor Warns of Upcoming ICE Activity

The mayor of Oakland escalated California's conflict with the federal government by warning of imminent operations in the community by federal immigration officers. Attorney…

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American Federalism

March 19, 2018

Attorneys General Back Minnesota in Anti-Discrimination Case

Nineteen state attorneys general have filed an amicus brief supporting Minnesota and its anti-discrimination law in a case involving a media production company that…

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American Federalism

March 19, 2018

Congress Urged to Not Allow Taxes on Online Sales

The Wall Street Journal editorial board has called on Congress to not enact legislation allowing states to collect sales taxes from out-of-state online retailers.…

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American Federalism

March 19, 2018

City Leaders Demand More Federal Help for Infrastructure

At the recent National League of Cities annual conference, city leaders declared that rebuilding infrastructure is their top priority. They also called on the…

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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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