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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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Nomenclature in Indian Federalism Discourse

In an op-ed, Sarath Pillai considers the distinction between "union" and "the center" in Indian political discourse. Read more here.

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Federalism Digests

The Baby-Formula Crisis as a Lesson in Federalism

A careful analysis of the crisis casts light on the complex federal structures that affect the production, distribution, and consumption of baby formula. What does this crisis tell us about our federal system, and how can this case be used by students and teachers?

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Federations and Environmental Policy

Jessica Coria studies the factors federations must grapple with in deciding whether to ban hazardous chemicals. Read more here.

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Call for Stronger National Powers in Canada

In an op-ed, Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party, claims that "failures of federalism abound" in Canada and calls for a stronger national…

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American Federalism

Federalism “by Deception”

Brian K. Fair explores, in what he terms "federalism by deception," how U.S. Supreme Court justices have embraced anti-federal ideology to announce unenumerated limits…

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American Federalism

Federal Employees and Supremacy Clause Immunity

Dev Ranjan writes that Supremacy Clause immunity for federal employees charged with state crimes should be reconsidered, because such immunity "as it currently stands…

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Practitioner’s Course on Federalism

The Institute of Federalism has announced a practitioner's course on federalism, decentralization, and local governance within multilevel systems, to be held August 7-18, 2023. Read more…

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American Federalism

Online Event on Federalism and Democracy

On March 4, the 2023 Federalist Society Student Symposium will host an online event titled, "Does Federalism Lead to a More United or Disunited Democracy?" Read more here.

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American Federalism

Tribal Courts and Environmental Litigation

Helia Bidad explores the role of tribal courts in environmental litigation. Bidad notes that discussions of litigation in American jurisprudence "tend to suggest a…

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American Federalism

PPI Launches Metro Federalism Caucus

The Progressive Policy Institute has announced the creation of the Metro Federalism Caucus to push for more direct relationships between national and local leaders. Read…

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American Federalism

Federalism and “General Citizenship Rights” Before Reconstruction

Jud Campbell considers how Americans viewed the sources of their rights between the nation's founding and Reconstruction. He states that "general citizenship rights" flowed…

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American Federalism

Federalism and Firearm Industry Protection

Hillel Y. Levin and Timothy D. Lytton write that federal and state courts have fundamentally misread the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, federal legislation…

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Scotland and “Devo Max”

In an op-ed, Simon Jenkins suggests that so-called "devo max" -- a "radically enhanced Scottish autonomy," but without complete independence -- could offer a…

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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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