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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 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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American Federalism

March 16, 2018

Progressive Federalism Proposed as Answer to Federal Deadlock

Lenny Mendonca and Laura D. Tyson write that divide and deadlock at the federal level have become severe. They contend that the best response…

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American Federalism

March 16, 2018

More Sanctuary Lawsuits?

The Trump administration has indicated that it might bring lawsuits against states with sanctuary laws similar to California's. With more than 300 jurisdictions having…

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American Federalism

March 15, 2018

States Eagerly Anticipate Favorable Online Sales Ruling

With a ruling about the legality of taxing online sales due this term from the U.S. Supreme Court, some states are already writing laws to…

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Books

March 15, 2018

Book on Intergovernmental Relations

Carl W. Stenberg and David K. Hamilton have edited Intergovernmental Relations in Transition (Oxon: Routledge, 2018). The book, which includes a chapter written by…

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American Federalism

March 15, 2018

Lawsuit Against California Raises Thorny Federalism Issues

Garrett Epps explores the overlapping-jurisdiction issues that have moved to the fore because of the U.S. Justice Department's recently filed immigration lawsuit against California. Epps concludes that…

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American Federalism

March 15, 2018

Comparing Environmental Federalism in the United States and China

Huiyu Zhao and Robert V. Percival compare how the United States and China divide responsibility for environmental governance between the national and state governments.…

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American Federalism

March 14, 2018

Federalism as a Long-Term Commitment

In this blog post, Jonathan Wood asserts that inconsistency over federalism has become "a bipartisan sport." Wood argues that committing long-term to federalism, regardless…

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American Federalism

March 14, 2018

More Autonomy for Local Governments?

Ilya Somin considers whether local governments should have more autonomy from state governments. Somin contends that there are potential benefits to this, but that…

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American Federalism

March 14, 2018

Federal Funds Awarded for Infrastructure Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded almost half a billion dollars for a variety of road, bridge, rail, and other projects around the…

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American Federalism

March 13, 2018

Cities Urged to Take the Lead in Environmental Protection

Emily Bergeron writes that the Trump administration has shown a lack of leadership in environmental issues. She contends that cities should take the lead…

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News

March 13, 2018

Federalism and Education Study

The Forum of Federations has published a study of how nations with federal systems of government design and govern their educational systems. Read more here.

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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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