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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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November 1, 2023

Post-Roe Interstate Travel Bans

Hannah Rahim considers the constitutionality of banning interstate travel for abortions in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. Read more here.

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October 31, 2023

NCSL Newsletter Updated

The National Conference of State Legislatures has released its most recent "Capitol to Capitol" newsletter with updates of federal policies that affect the states. Read…

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October 31, 2023

Student-Loan Payment Resumption and State Revenue

Page Forrest and Spencer Orenstein of the Pew Charitable Trusts warn that the restart of federal student loan payments could harm state tax revenues.…

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October 30, 2023

Federalism and the UK Communist Party

The Morning Star reports that members of the Communist Party in the United Kingdom support "progressive federalism" that would result in increased powers for Scotland, Wales,…

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October 30, 2023

A Half-Century of New Judicial Federalism

Catherine R. Connors and Connor Finch suggest that the New Judicial Federalism could be followed more consistently by state courts through the use of…

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October 27, 2023

Online Event About Canadian Territories

The Contemporary Issues in Canadian Federalism Series will offer an online presentation titled "The View from the Territories" on December 18. Read more here.

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October 27, 2023

American States and Gaps in Federal Policy

Robert Kuttner examines ways that some states are attempting to "plug gaps" in federal policy. He writes that states' efforts "to pursue anti-poverty initiatives…

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October 26, 2023

IPSA Multi-Level Governance Conference

The International Political Science Association will hold its 75th anniversary conference, titled "Challenges and New Directions in Multi-Level Governance," on April 25-26, 2024. Read more…

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October 26, 2023

Federalism and Climate Change

A group of scholars explore whether federal systems help or hinder efforts to adapt to climate change. Read more here.

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October 25, 2023

“Multilevel Governance and European Integration” Wins APSA Book Award

Liesbet Hooghe and Gary Marks, authors of Multi-level Governance and European Integration (Washington, DC: Rowman & Littlefield, 2001) have been awarded the 2023 Martha Derthick book award…

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October 25, 2023

Report on Workshop on Ethiopian Federalism

The Forum of Federations has reported on the results of a recent workshop titled, "Deliberating on Federalism in Ethiopia." Read more here.

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October 20, 2023

Report on Workshop on Ethiopian Federalism 

The Forum of Federations has reported on the results of a recent workshop titled, "Deliberating on Federalism in Ethiopia." Read more here. 

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October 20, 2023

“Multilevel Governance and European Integration” Wins APSA Book Award 

Liesbet Hooghe and Gary Marks, authors of Multi-level Governance and European Integration (Washington, DC: Rowman & Littlefield, 2001) have been awarded the 2023 Martha Derthick book award…

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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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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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