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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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The Second Amendment and State Constitutional Law

Martha F. Davis suggests that the U.S. Supreme Court's Second Amendment analysis in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen poses federalism challenges as…

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When Governors Move to the White House

Donald F. Kettl explores why governors who become U.S. presidents do not always bring about state-friendly policies. Read more here.

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The “Last Mile” in American Cooperative Federalism

Anthony B. Derron argues that many significant examples of federal legislation, such as the Clean Water Act, are diminished because implementation at the state and local…

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Indian States Explore a “Federalism Front” Against Modi Government

The Indian Express reports that leadership in a number of states in India have called for an alliance to push back against what they contend is…

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Devolution and the United Kingdom’s PRMB

Thomas Horsley writes that the United Kingdom's Product Regulation and Metrology Bill departs from recent efforts to devolve the regulation of domestic trade to…

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Federalism and Montana’s TikTok Ban

Montana was the first U.S. state to ban TikTok. Wei Luo analyzes Montana's action through a lens of assessing the federalism limitations of the state's…

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Federalism and Canadian Industrial Policy

Jörg Broschek calls for a new industrial policy for Canada that does not rely on "sugar daddy federalism" -- funding from the federal government…

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How Have States Used Their Budget Surpluses?

Jared Brey examines how states have used the surplus funds that many states had in the years of, and following, the Covid pandemic. Read more…

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Overview of American Federalism

Writing an "explainer" in The Dispatch, Reilly Stephens describes American federalism and outlines why the concept continues to "roil our politics and occupy our courts."…

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Analysis of Devolution in Zimbabwe

Vincent Chakunda and Gram Matenga examine the efficacy of regional governments in Zimbabwe in promoting socio-economic and political transformation. Read more here.

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U.S. Representative Discusses Federalism

The Daily Utah Chronicle reports on a University of Utah event featuring U.S. Representative Celeste Maloy discussing federalism and the federal government's influence in state and…

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Affordable Housing in Federal Nations

Johanna Schnabel and Antonios Souris compare affordable housing policy in a number of federal nations. Read more here.

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Federalism Training in South Sudan

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and the Rule of Law have launched a training…

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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.

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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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