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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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January 29, 2024

The Federal Elections Clause and the States’ Educational Obligations

Evan Caminker contends that the Elections Clause of Article I of the U.S. Constitution should be construed to place a duty on states to provide…

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January 26, 2024

Why Are States Rejecting Federal School-Meal Funding?

Zina Hutton looks at why some states are refusing to participate in a federal program that offers states funding for meals provided at summer…

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January 26, 2024

Podcast on Federalism in Nepal

John Rieger and Tracie Yang of The Asia Foundation host a podcast episode exploring the progress of federalism in Nepal. You can listen here.

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January 25, 2024

Federalism and Canadian Healthcare Funding

Charles Breton reviews the "strings attached" nature of federal-to-provincial funding for Canadian healthcare and contends that provinces should not be accountable to Ottawa in that…

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January 25, 2024

Analysis of Russian Federalism

Tatiana Litvinova explores the history and possible prospects for Russian federalism. Read more here.

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January 24, 2024

Origins of Federalization Doctrine Explored

Gerald S. Dickinson writes that the doctrine of federalization -- the practice of the U.S. Supreme Court consulting state laws and state-court doctrines to…

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January 24, 2024

Right-Leaning European Union Bloc to Support Federalist Ambitions

A leaked manifesto of the right-leaning European People's Party -- the largest parliamentary bloc within the European Parliament -- suggests that the party appears to be…

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January 23, 2024

Webinar on Intergovernmental Cooperation During Emergencies

The Canada School of Public Service has announced a webinar on collaboration across federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions to strengthen the nation's emergency preparedness. Read more…

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January 23, 2024

State Emergencies and Federal Authority

Kate Huddleston writes that "manufactured state emergencies" pose an increasing challenge to the nation's constitutional order and contends that the federal government should focus on…

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January 22, 2024

Literature Review of the Pandemic’s Effects on Multilevel Governance

A group of scholars have reviewed the literature of the effects of the Covid pandemic on multilevel governance. Read more here.

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January 22, 2024

Preemption of Local Authority Studied

Ivan Naranjo explores the increasingly common practice of states in curtailing the authority of localities. Naranjo does so by focusing on the effects of…

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January 19, 2024

Devolution After the 1998 Belfast Agreement

Paul Carmichael and Colin Knox analyze the significance of the "Good Friday" agreement in Northern Ireland and the possible further enhancement of local authority powers…

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January 19, 2024

Federalism and Public Schools in the United States

Melih Cevik writes that the nation's K-12 educational system "exemplifies" federalism. Read more here.

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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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