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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 7, 2023

An “Imbalanced Federation” in Canada?

Olivier Jacques explores differing "cost pressures, retrenchment capacities and revenue constraints" between the federal government and the provinces that, he asserts, could "reshape Canadian federalism…

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November 6, 2023

Hong Kong’s Basic Law and National Security Legislation

Feng Lin and Mengtian Fei write that despite China's claims to be a unitary nation, some scholars have argued that it functions as a…

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November 6, 2023

Demand for Fully Implemented Federalism in Nepal

In an op-ed, Khim Lal Devkota calls for a speedier implementation of the nation's system of federalism. He suggests that the will of the…

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November 2, 2023

Legislative Constitutionalism and Federal Indian Law

Maggie Blackhawk writes that the case study of federal Indian law offers a path to recognize "Congress's ability to offer distinctive constitutional reforms." Read more…

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November 2, 2023

Alaskan Native Villages and Fee-to-Trust Acquisitions

Alexis Studler reviews how recent policy changes by the U.S. Department of the Interior could help indigenous Alaskans obtain land in ways somewhat similar…

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November 1, 2023

Australia’s Indigenous Referendum and the Distribution of Powers

Nicholas Aroney and Peter Congdon explore, in the context of Australia's recent referendum on the question of recognizing Aboriginal peoples in the nation's constitution,…

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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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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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