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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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October 24, 2024

Federalism, Climate Change, and Environmental Racism

Lev E. Breydo explores the possible links between -- and results of -- federalism, climate change, and environmental racism. Read more here.

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October 22, 2024

Call for Papers on Immigration Federalism

The Idaho Law Review has announced a call for papers for a 2025 symposium, "Immigration Law and the Shifting Borders of American Federalism." Read more here.

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October 22, 2024

Federalism “Scorecard” Released

The Center for Practical Federalism has released its 2023 "scorecard" that considers variables "that reveal the vulnerability of states to influence by federal agency officials."…

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October 21, 2024

Disabilities and “Reproductive Federalism”

Heather A. Swadley refers to the devolution of the power to regulate abortion to the states as "reproductive federalism," something that she explores in…

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October 21, 2024

Federalism and Disaster Relief

Jennifer Selin writes that when a governmental disaster response works well across federal and state levels, it's "called federalism in action," but sometimes disaster…

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October 18, 2024

States Use DEA Funding for Increased Digital Access

Kelly Wert with the Pew Charitable Trusts reports on how states are using federal Digital Equity Act funds to increase access to digital skills…

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October 18, 2024

Municipal Fiscal Report Released

The National League of Cities has published "City Fiscal Conditions 2024," which reviews the fiscal health of American municipalities and considers the role played…

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October 17, 2024

Discussion of the Benefits of Improved Federal-State Interplay

The Hoover Institution has interviewed one of their fellows, Michael J. Boskin, on his thoughts of how American federalism could function better. Read more…

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October 17, 2024

The Influence of Advocacy Groups and the Courts on American Federalism

Daniel J. Mallinson and Dylan L. Yingling analyze the role that advocacy groups and the courts have played in American policy diffusion. Read more…

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October 16, 2024

Federalism and Language Policy Podcast

The Forum of Federations has released the concluding episode of its "FedCast" podcast series on language policy and federalism. You can listen here.

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October 16, 2024

The Hatch Act and State Officials

Donald F. Kettl considers the application of the Hatch Act, which bans political acts by federal civil servants, to state and local officials. Read…

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October 15, 2024

Is Devolution in Scotland a “Fallacy”?

In an op-ed, Tom Harris argues that efforts for Scottish independence during the last decade have accomplished little more than exposing "the fallacy of…

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October 15, 2024

Has Federalism Failed in Somalia?

Abdullah Hassan Mohamed writes that federalism in Somalia has failed and that "what was meant to unite us has only deepened our divisions." Read…

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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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