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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

Waters of the United States Rule Revised

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that the process of revising the meaning of "waters of the United States" is at final rule outreach after going through, among other processes, the federalism consultation period.

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Other Federal Countries

Winter School on Federalism in Austria and Italy Announced

The International Political Science Association has announced its Winter School on Federalism and Governance, to be held in February of this year.

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Other Federal Countries

Canada and UNDRIP

Ryan Beaton analyzes the ways that Canada has grappled with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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Other Federal Countries

Fiscal Decentralization in Kenya

Naftaly Mose describes the Kenyan experience with fiscal decentralization and economic growth.

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American Federalism

Federalism and Assisted Suicide in Massachusetts

Austin Sarat contends that judicial federalism should have led the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to finding a constitutional right to suicide

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American Federalism

Five Challenges for Federalism This Year

Donald F. Kettl predicts which issues will test American federalism in 2023.

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American Federalism

Constitutional Origin of Federal-Tribal Relations

Jack Fiander explores the constitutional origin of federal-tribal relations in the United States.

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Other Federal Countries

The Implementation of Federalism in Nepal

Robert Brian Smith and Nucharee Nuchkoom Smith examine the successes and failures of Nepal's attempt to devolve power to the provincial and local levels.

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Books

Fiscal Federalism Handbook to Be Released Next Month

The new Forum of Federations Handbook of Fiscal Federalism can be pre-ordered.

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Books

Book on Territorial Change in Indonesia

Ratri Istania has written Territorial Change and Conflict in Indonesia (New York: Routledge, 2023). The book traces the development of new provinces in Indonesia.

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Other Federal Countries

Bolivian Opposition Leader Calls for Federalism

As part of its "Explainer" series, Reuters examines Bolivian opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho, who has called for a federal structure for the nation.

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News

IMF Report on Belgium Recommends Fiscal Federalism Improvements

The International Monetary Fund has issued a Concluding Statement regarding a request for financial assistance from Belgium. The report notes that putting into place…

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Federalism Digests

Political Noise, CRT, and School Governance: A Federalism Perspective

Whether Critical Race Theory (CRT) should be taught in public schools triggers polarized views and high levels of political noise across the federal system.

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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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