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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

May 3, 2023

The ADA and the Effects of Later Amendments to that Law

L. Joe Dunman traces the history of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and the many similar state statutes that followed in the wake…

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News

May 3, 2023

Review of “Politics of Federalism in Pakistan”

Muhammad Ali Siddiqi reviews the revised and enlarged second edition of Mehrunnisa Ali's Politics of Federalism in Pakistan. Read more here.

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American Federalism

May 2, 2023

Are Transmission Line Right of Refusal Laws Discriminatory?

A number of states have passed right of first refusal (ROFR) laws for in-state utility companies that own electric transmission lines, something that critics…

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Books

May 2, 2023

Review of “Teaching Federalism: Multidimensional Approaches”

Jan Erk has reviewed Teaching Federalism: Multidimensional Approaches, by CSF fellows John Kincaid and J. Wesley Leckrone. Read more here.

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Federalism Digests

May 1, 2023

What’s Federalism Got to do with Trump’s Indictment?

Everyone knows the indictment of former Republican president, Donald J. Trump, is unprecedented. But what unprecedented facets of federalism underlie the indictment? The case sheds light on federalism as a key facet of American governance.

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American Federalism

May 1, 2023

“Decolonizing” the Equal Sovereignty Doctrine

Rosa Hayes suggests that the equal sovereignty doctrine developed by the U.S. Supreme Court in Shelby County v. Holder can be used to achieve progressive, rather…

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American Federalism

May 1, 2023

The Public Trust and Climate-Change Litigation

Sean Lyness discusses public trust lawsuits brought by states and localities and, among other issues, why they often focus on disputes about whether they…

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American Federalism

April 26, 2023

Federalism and Reconstruction

Nicole Etcheson contends that federalism "defeated" Reconstruction's constitutional revolution. Read more here.

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News

April 26, 2023

Is Ethiopian Federalism “Stunted” by the National Government’s Fiscal Controls?

Mistir Sew writes that Ethiopia's regional governments need greater fiscal autonomy for the nation's system of federalism to thrive. Read more here.

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American Federalism

April 25, 2023

Interview About ALEC’s Video Series on Article V of the Constitution

In an interview, Karla Jones of the American Legislative Exchange Council discusses federalism and the organization's new video series on Article V of the…

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News

April 25, 2023

Spillover in National and Regional Elections in Portugal

André Freire and Teresa Ruel examine two-way spillovers in national and regional politics in two regions of Portugal. Read more here.

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American Federalism

April 24, 2023

Federalism and Affordable Housing

Noah M. Kazis compares the federal government's approach to housing assistance with the "lockstep," uniform approach that states and localities take -- regardless of…

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American Federalism

April 24, 2023

U.S. Territories and “Judicial Antifederalism”

Anthony M. Ciolli reviews the effects of the so-called Insular Cases -- U.S. Supreme Court cases that rejected the idea that Americans in U.S.…

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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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