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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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December 14, 2023

Federal Overreach in the United States and Baghdad?

Karla Jones of the American Legislative Exchange Council contends that "federal overreach" is a problem both in the United States and in Baghdad. Read…

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December 13, 2023

Subsidiarity and Canada’s “Messy” Federalism

In a blog post, Steve Lafleur considers the challenges of sorting out which level of government is best suited to different tasks. Read more here.

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December 13, 2023

Local Public Goods and SALT

Brent W. Ambrose and Maxence Valentin examine how state and local taxes (SALT) interact with local public goods capitalization. Read more here.

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December 12, 2023

State Rainy-Day Funds and Declining Federal Aid

The Pew Charitable Trusts reports on the status of state rainy-day funds as federal pandemic aid tapers off. Read more here.

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December 12, 2023

Cannabis Policy and an Updated STATES Act

Jeffrey A. Singer explores a revised version of the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act, a bill the sponsors contend would bring federal marijuana…

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December 11, 2023

Preemption: “Never-Ending” Conflict?

Donald F. Kettl traces the history of preemption in American history and considers why the practice seems to be on the rise. Read more…

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December 11, 2023

Fiscal Decentralization in Ethiopia

Henok Fasil Telila examines the effects of fiscal decentralization on regional economic growth in Ethiopia. Read more here.

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December 8, 2023

Federalism and Sandra Day O’Connor

The editorial board of the Wall Street Journal writes that although Sandra Day O'Connor will be remembered as the nation's first female justice, "her far more…

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December 8, 2023

Federalism and Black Constitutionalism

Sean Beienburg and Benjamin B. Johnson trace the history of Black constitutionalism and federalism after the 1883 Civil Rights Cases. Read more here.

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December 7, 2023

“Geometric” Federalism

Jason Jarvis analyzes the "geometry" of overlapping federal and state sovereigns in the United States. Read more here.

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December 7, 2023

Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws Compared

A group of scholars have examined differences in the ways that federal, state, and local civil rights agencies across the nation enforce fair housing law complaints…

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December 6, 2023

IRCA and Fiscal Transfers from States to Counties

Navid Sabet and Christoph Winter have studied the impact of immigrant legalization on fiscal transfers from states to localities in the context of the 1986…

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December 6, 2023

New Federal Rule Requires States to Lower Carbon Emissions

Under a new federal rule, states must set goals to reduce carbon emissions from vehicles (password required). Read more here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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