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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 13, 2018

Local Control Limits Federal Secretary’s Power

U.S. Department of Education secretary Betsy DeVos is finding that, after years of fighting for more local control over education issues, her ability to…

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American Federalism

March 12, 2018

Medicaid a Crucial Source for Local Schools

Local schools have come to rely increasingly on Medicaid funding for a variety of services to their students, including occupational therapy, mental-health services, and…

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American Federalism

March 12, 2018

Tech Companies Bring Net Neutrality Legal Action

Following the lead of a number of states, a group of technology companies have banded together to preserve net neutrality by pursuing legal action…

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American Federalism

March 12, 2018

Administration Cautions Idaho on Health Insurance Plans

The Trump administration has sent a letter to Idaho warning that its new health insurance plans that lack some benefits required by the Affordable…

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American Federalism

March 12, 2018

Democratic Leaders Criticize Noncompliant ESSA Plans

Democratic House of Representatives leaders are criticizing U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, arguing that her department is approving Every Student Succeeds Act plans…

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News

March 9, 2018

German Politics Tilting Toward Federalism?

In this op-ed, Wolfgang Münchau traces discussions in Germany about fiscal union, concluding that they mark a continued move toward federalism. Read more here.

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News

March 9, 2018

Book on Federalism in Switzerland

Adrian Vatter has written Swiss Federalism: The Transformation of the Federal Model (Oxon: Routledge, 2018). The book offers a comprehensive review of the federal…

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News

March 9, 2018

Modi Government Urged to Continue Federalism Initiatives

In this op-ed, Richard Rossow writes that since coming into office in 2014, the Narendra Modi government has made significant strides in devolving power…

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American Federalism

March 9, 2018

2018 Called “The Year of the States”

Karla Jones of the American Legislative Exchange Council contends that widespread dissatisfaction with dysfunction in Washington, DC, has led to such a resurgence of…

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Comparative Federalism

March 9, 2018

Book on Federalism and Health Care

Gregory P. Marchildon and Thomas J. Bossert have edited Federalism and Decentralization in Health Care: A Decision-Space Approach (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2018).…

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News

March 9, 2018

Philippines Federalism: Public Outreach Needed

Michael Yusingco asserts that more public discussion about the nature of federalism as it might work best in the Philippines is necessary. He warns…

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American Federalism

March 8, 2018

Education Department Allows Omission of Minority Student Performance in School Plans

The Every Student Succeeds Act requires states to collect data about the performance of minority students and include such data in school ratings. The law also…

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News

March 8, 2018

Comparing Same-Sex Marriage Litigation in the United States and Europe

Brian Soucek compares how the U.S. Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights have approached same-sex marriage litigation. He contends that by…

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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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