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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 14, 2017

State Attorneys General File Brief Backing Leandra English

Seventeen states and the District of Columbia are challenging President Donald Trump's appointment of Mick Mulvaney as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection…

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News

December 14, 2017

Ethnic Federalism in Ethiopia

Bekalu Atnafu Taye writes that Ethiopia is one of three post-colonial African nations to choose a federal form of government designed to accommodate ethnic…

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News

December 14, 2017

Educational Federalism and the Growth of Market-Based Education

Michael Heise writes that the landscape of educational federalism has shifted dramatically from passage of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001 to the…

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American Federalism

December 14, 2017

Tuition Support Grows at State and Local Level

Democratic proposals for the federal government to provide 'free college' hit a road block with Republican victories last year. State and local governments are picking…

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American Federalism

December 12, 2017

Trump Administration Seeks to Shift Infrastructure Funding to States, Local Governments

The Trump administration wants to shift the burden of funding a massive infrastructure bill onto state and local governments, but Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center…

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American Federalism

December 12, 2017

Mayors Join the Net Neutrality Debate

Nearly sixty U.S. mayors have signed a letter to the Federal Communications Commission, arguing that their cities will suffer economic harm if the agency repeals net…

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News

December 12, 2017

Barriers to Interprovincial Trade Challenged in Canada

This month the Canadian Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case concerning the interprovincial importation of alcohol. The resulting decision could have a profound…

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News

December 12, 2017

Fiscal Federalism in Russia

Gabriel Di Bella, Oksana Dynnikova, and Francesco Grigoli review the characteristics of Russia's fiscal federalism. They assert that federal transfers to regions with lower…

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News

December 12, 2017

Challenges in European Federalism

John Erik Fossom argues that federalism offers a better understanding of what the European Union is, the challenges it faces, and the kinds of…

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News

December 12, 2017

U.S. Mayors Endorse Paris Climate Accord

More than 45 mayors of U.S. cities met to commit their cities to support the Paris climate accord by reducing their greenhouse gas emissions…

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News

December 11, 2017

Inter-Provincial Business Regulation in China

Guang Shen writes that China and the EU's multilevel governance structures have led to challenges in preventing lower-level political entities from impeding capital mobility.…

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American Federalism

December 11, 2017

Holding Safety Hostage

The chief of police of Tucson, Arizona, argues that current U.S. Department of Justice policies on illegal immigrants endanger public safety in cities by…

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American Federalism

December 11, 2017

Anniversary of Cicero’s Murder

It is believed that 2,060 years ago, Marcus Tullius Cicero—a great Roman hero for the American founders—was murdered on December 7 on orders of…

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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.

What is the purpose of the CSF website?

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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