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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

December 22, 2017

States Would Gain Revenue from Remote Sales

In a recent report, the General Accounting Office studied "remote sales" -- typically, sales made by Internet retailers. Under current law, states cannot require…

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News

December 21, 2017

Catalonia Votes Again

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain took control of Catalonia after the region declared independence two months ago. The central government has set elections…

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American Federalism

December 21, 2017

States Freeze CHIP Enrollment

States across the country are halting enrollment in the Children's Health Insurance Program. CHIP funding lapsed at the end of September, and redistributed funds…

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News

December 21, 2017

The New Tax Bill and State and Local Debt

Liz Farmer writes that the new tax bill will likely increase the debt load of states and localities. The proposed lower corporate tax rate,…

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American Federalism

December 21, 2017

Challenges in Crafting State and Local Environmental Laws

Cary Coglianese and Shana Starobin write that state and local governments must be mindful of potential federal statutory and constitutional hurdles before enacting environmentally…

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American Federalism

December 20, 2017

Evolving Views of Politics and American Federalism

In this article, Timothy J. Conlan synthesizes research on the changing relationship between American federalism and the U.S. political system. He examines how three…

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American Federalism

December 20, 2017

Supreme Court Roundup

The National Conference of State Legislatures has an article summarizing a group of pending U.S. Supreme Court cases that are expected to have a variety of…

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American Federalism

December 20, 2017

Nationwide Concealed Carry

This article from Slate examines a bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that would allow people to carry hidden guns in every state…

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News

December 19, 2017

Debating the State and Local Tax Deduction

In these articles, Stan Veuger and Benjamin Zycher debate the Republican proposal to eliminate the state and local tax deduction. Veuger asserts that the…

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American Federalism

December 19, 2017

The Use of Federalism to Further a Liberal Agenda

Michael Doonan argues that conservatives have long used federalism in an opportunistic way to further their agenda. Doonan contends that liberal groups should take…

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American Federalism

December 19, 2017

Western States Could Lose Royalties

Rebecca Beitsch writes that western states would lose more than a billion dollars in mineral royalties under the proposed tax bill before Congress. Read…

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News

December 19, 2017

The Catalan Independence Movement and Europe

In this op-ed, Javier Cercas contends that the Catalan independence movement is an attack on the rule of law and is part of a…

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News

December 19, 2017

Call for a “United States of Europe”

German Social Democrat leader Martin Schulz has issued a call for a stronger federal union of European nations -- a "United States of Europe."…

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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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