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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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American Federalism

September 12, 2023

An Alternative to the Independent State Legislature Theory? 

Bruce Ledewitz offers an alternative to the Independent State Legislature Theory, which he contends would achieve "some of the goals that the Justices who…

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American Federalism

September 11, 2023

State Attorney General and National Policymaking 

The Tenth Circuit Historical Society will present an in-person and online event titled, "Federalism on Trial: State Attorneys General and National Policymaking in Contemporary…

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American Federalism

September 11, 2023

“Unshackling” American Cities 

Felipe Ford Cole contends that the common emphasis on federal and state constraints on city power misunderstands "the history of local government law that…

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American Federalism

September 8, 2023

Republican Candidates Discuss Abortion and Federalism 

Kyle Wingfield suggests that the Republican Party presidential candidates' responses to questions about abortion demonstrate the "right way" to discuss the topic and how…

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American Federalism

September 8, 2023

A Republican Shift Regarding Federalism? 

Stephanie Muravchik and Jon A. Shields contend that not long ago, Republicans "stressed the virtues of federalism," but now the party presses similar agendas…

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Comparative Federalism

September 7, 2023

Nepal and Swiss Federalism 

In an op-ed, Khim Lal Devkota suggests that Nepal could benefit by studying Switzerland's experience with federalism. Read more here.

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Other Federal Countries

September 7, 2023

Book on Federalism and Quebec 

Andrew McDougall has written Sleeping Dogs: Quebec and the Stabilization of Canadian Federalism After 1995 (Univ. of Toronto Press: Toronto, 2023). The author explores…

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Comparative Federalism

September 6, 2023

Webinar on Indian Federalism 

The University of Pennsylvania Institute for the Advanced Study of India will present a webinar titled "Indian Federalism: A Comparative and Contemporary View," on…

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News

September 5, 2023

Federalism and Iowa’s Policy Changes 

Chris Ingstad and John Hendrickson examine recent legislative changes in Iowa and suggest that the changes illustrate that the new laws show "federalism at…

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American Federalism

September 5, 2023

The 1922 Colorado River Compact 

Lawrence MacDonnell traces the history of an agreement that has governed water rights in Western states for more than a century. Read more here.

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Other Federal Countries

September 5, 2023

“Unbundling” Federalism in Nepal 

In an op-ed, Khim Lal Devkota writes that the nation's localities are being undermined by higher levels of government. Read more here.

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Other Federal Countries

August 25, 2023

A renewed push for Federalism in the Philippines? 

In a recent speech, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for the distribution of power across the nation. Otherwise, Marcos warned, "if Manila falls, the…

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American Federalism

August 25, 2023

New York, Migrants, and Clashing Policies 

Ilya Somin contends that New York City's migrant challenges stem from an unworkable combination of federal work restrictions and local housing policies. Read more…

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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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