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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

February 27, 2023

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

February 24, 2023

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

February 24, 2023

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

February 23, 2023

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

February 23, 2023

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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News

February 22, 2023

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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News

February 22, 2023

Chinese Administrative Expansion

Yutian An and Taisu Zhang explore how, during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chinese national government gave significant powers of enforcement and information collection to…

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American Federalism

February 21, 2023

Federalism and Consent Decrees

A Note in the Harvard Law Review reports on a U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that offers a broad view of how federalism principles should…

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American Federalism

February 21, 2023

Conservatives and Federalism Survey Studied

Elizabeth Nolan Brown examines a recent survey finding that American conservatives are more committed to federalism than liberals. Read more here.

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News

February 17, 2023

Federalism and Corruption

Kamila Kolodziejczyk explores possible relationships between federalism and corruption, and what measures can be taken to combat corruption. Read more here.

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News

February 17, 2023

Podcast on Federalism and Indigenous Governance

The Policy Options Podcast considers how federalism affects Indigenous communities in Canada. Read more here.

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News

February 16, 2023

Online Event on Federalism and Ethiopia

Solidarity of Nations in Ethiopia recently held an online conference titled, "Federalism and Self-Determination in the Ethiopian Context." CSF fellow John Kincaid participated in…

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American Federalism

February 16, 2023

Federal-Court Interference with Federal Policymaking

A Note in the Harvard Law Review considers the U.S. Supreme Court's limiting of the enforcement of federal rights in federal courts. The Note also…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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