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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 4, 2024

The Incoming Administration and Sanctuary Cities

Ilya Somin warns that the incoming Trump administration's possible efforts to force cities to assist the federal government in deporting undocumented immigrants will, again,…

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December 4, 2024

Federalism, California, and Transgender Issues

Mark Sappenfield of the Christian Science Monitor points to two of the newspaper's recent articles relating to federalism -- one about upcoming legal battles between the Trump…

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December 3, 2024

Federalism and the Future of the United States

Alison L. LaCroix writes that the United States is "an unhappy union" and that  "a larger and more dangerous rift over the concept of…

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December 3, 2024

Competitive Federalism

Michael Greve reviews the state of American federalism and asserts that "good federalism is competitive federalism." Read more here.

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November 22, 2024

Federalism and State Sovereignty

David Presslein explores the roles of American federalism and state sovereignty in the aftermath of the presidential election. Read more here.

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November 22, 2024

CDC Announces Rural Health Plan

Liz Carey reports that the federal Centers for Disease Control has worked with state rural health offices to develop a five-year plan to boost healthcare…

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November 21, 2024

State Digital Equity Initiatives

Kelly Wert reports on how state digital equity spending -- some of which is supported by federal funding -- can benefit economies, health care,…

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November 21, 2024

State Constitutions and “Health Care Freedom”

Quinn Yeargain writes that, now that the federal constitutional right to abortion has been eliminated by the U.S. Supreme Court, litigants have begun to turn…

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November 20, 2024

State Transportation Funding and Accountability

The Brookings Institution has released a study of state transportation planning, funding, and accountability, including a discussion of the allocation of federal funds. CSF Fellows…

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November 20, 2024

Public Finance and Another Trump Administration

Girard Miller considers the implications for public finance posed by the incoming Trump administration. Read more here.

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November 19, 2024

Book on Canadian Fiscal Federalism

André Lecours and Eric Champagne have authored Unraveling Fiscal Federalism in Canada (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2024). The book examines Canada's fiscal system, including less…

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November 19, 2024

Metaphor and American Federalism

Writing that "metaphor can enlighten, but it can also mislead," Sanford Levinson and John M. Golden contend that when aspects of federalism are wrapped…

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November 18, 2024

Does Shared Sovereignty Benefit Native Americans?

Artem M. Joukov contends that exclusive tribal jurisdictional sovereignty brings fewer benefits to tribes than a more nuanced approach that permits the sharing of…

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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.

Are the materials on the Center for the Study of Federalism website copyright-protected?

The CSF materials are free to use for educational purposes. If published, please acknowledge CSF as the source. If you intend to use these materials for profit, please, contact the Center for the Study of Federalism for permission. Some materials on the website are not owned by CSF and permission to use those materials should be sought with those holding legal title to the material.

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Who do I contact for questions or comments about your programs and the information provided on this website?

Please direct all questions and comments related to this website, and inquiries about the research and teaching grants and awards, to us here. Remember CSF is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and education institution.

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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