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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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March 28, 2025

Quebec and “Responsible Federalism”

The conservative leader and House of Commons member Pierre Poilievre has announced a platform for Quebec calling for treatment of Canadian provinces as partners rather…

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March 28, 2025

Report Warns of Effects of Federal Medicaid Cuts

The Commonwealth Fund has released a report detailing how potential federal cuts to Medicaid could trigger decreased state revenue, widespread job losses, and reduced…

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March 27, 2025

“Our Federalism”: The Origins of Younger v. Harris

Fred O. Smith Jr. and Peter O'Neill outline the background of the Younger v. Harris decision, adding context to the significant U.S. Supreme Court case that limited federal court…

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March 27, 2025

Cooperative Federalism and Rulemaking in American Public Education

Jorge Barrera-Rojas considers how the existing framework for coordinated rulemaking could "empower states, local communities, and parents in K–12 governance." Read more here.

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March 26, 2025

Federalism and Support for European Democracy

A group of writers with Young European Federalists contend that federalism offers crucial support to democracy, and that " federalism remains the answer to nationalist…

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March 26, 2025

State Interests and State Litigation Against the Trump Administration

Jonathan Adler writes that most of the "tsunami" of lawsuits filed by states against actions of the Trump administration simply reflect policy disagreements with…

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March 25, 2025

Federalism and “Resistance” to the Trump Administration

William Jones contends that the most active -- and arguably most effective -- resistance to the Trump administration stems from the states, in the…

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March 25, 2025

Will States Replace Federal Medicaid Funding?

Drew Altman reports that if the federal government cuts Medicaid funding, most states will not replace that funding. Read more here.

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March 24, 2025

Book on Catalonia and Scotland

Paul Anderson has written Territorial Politics in Catalonia and Scotland: Nations in Flux (Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press, 2024). The author explores the evolution of territorial politics…

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March 24, 2025

Canadian Federalism and Treaty Obligations

Joseph Ho analyzes the challenges that Canada's federal structure presents in the context of adhering to international treaties. Read more here.

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March 21, 2025

English Devolution and Spatial Inequality

A group of scholars examine what drives English devolution and how the current path of that devolution, which they contend empowers large urban areas and neglects…

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March 21, 2025

Was “Covid Federalism” a Success?

James R. Rogers explores whether the nation's federal structure exemplifies an optimal institutional structure for dealing with events such as the Covid pandemic. Read more…

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March 20, 2025

Federalism Rebalancing

A Note in the Harvard Law Review examines how the U.S. Supreme Court "rebalances" power between the federal government, on the one hand, and states on…

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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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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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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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