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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

March 21, 2023

Can Federalism Help the United States with Budget Gridlock?

An article by the Serco Institute provides an overview of American federalism and explores whether federalism can help the nation get beyond budget gridlock. Read…

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American Federalism

March 20, 2023

“Gun Sanctuary” Law Struck Down

Ilya Somin writes that a recent federal district-court ruling striking down Missouri's so-called "gun sanctuary" law suffers from some of the same flawed reasoning as…

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American Federalism

March 20, 2023

Center for Practical Federalism Launched

The State Policy Network has launched the Center for Practical Federalism, which it describes as an initiative "to educate the American public and policymakers on…

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American Federalism

March 17, 2023

State-Court Departures from the U.S. Supreme Court

A group of scholars survey state-court departures from U.S. Supreme Court precedents. Read more here.

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News

March 17, 2023

Federalism and Canadian Asylum Claims

Jennifer Elrick and Daniel Béland explore how Canada's federal structure might present challenges in dealing with asylum claims. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 16, 2023

Why Are Some States Taking Over Urban Law Enforcement?

Alan Greenblatt traces a trend of states moving toward taking control of local, urban law enforcement away from localities. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 16, 2023

Are Local Disasters Becoming “Federalized”?

Donald F. Kettl explores what he describes as a growing trend to turn local disasters into national crises deserving of a federal, rather than…

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News

March 15, 2023

Will Corruption End Federalism in Nepal?

Hari Bansh Jha reviews instances of corruption in Nepal and suggests that "the fall of federalism seems to be imminent." Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 15, 2023

Call for a “New Federalism” Budget

In an op-ed, Grady Means urges Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives to propose a budget bill that would shift more authority over…

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American Federalism

March 14, 2023

Federalism, Public Health, and Rights-Based Assessments

A group of scholars consider how, in the public-health context, federalism should influence the outcome of rights-based assessments. Read more here.

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News

March 14, 2023

Regionalism in a Glocal Lens

Eric Yankson uses a metagovernance framework to analyze the inter-jurisdictional and multi-scalar nature of local contexts. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 13, 2023

Federalism, Public-Health Powers, and Individual Liberties

Michelle M. Mello and Lawrence O. Gostin explore how individual liberties and public-health powers can be balanced while acknowledging that federalism requires that states be the…

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News

March 13, 2023

Conference on Canadian Sovereignty

The John F. Kennedy Institute of the Freie Universität Berlin has announced a conference titled, "Contested Canada: Navigating Past, Present and Future Sovereignties," to be…

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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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