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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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News

February 2, 2023

Analysis of Whether Brazil Is a Unitary or Federal Nation

Julio Homem de Siqueira traces the history of the Brazilian state and contends that the nation "was never truly federalist, but unitarian." Read more…

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Books

February 1, 2023

Federalism and Decentralization Book Series

The Routledge Studies in Federalism and Decentralization book series is coedited by Paolo Dardanelli and John Kincaid. The editors invite submissions of research monographs and edited collections that advance theoretical knowledge.

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American Federalism

February 1, 2023

Is California’s Electric-Car Requirement the Antithesis of Federalism?

Steven G. Bradbury contends that California's requirement that all new cars in the state must be powered by electricity by 2035 "is the antithesis…

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News

February 1, 2023

The Role of Treaties in Canadian Indigenous Law

Gina Starblanket explores the relationship between the Canadian Constitution, treaties with indigenous peoples, and provincial authority in regard to the sale of indigenous lands.…

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American Federalism

January 31, 2023

Book on Teaching Federalism

CSF Fellows John Kincaid and J. Wesley Leckrone have edited Teaching Federalism: Multidimensional Approaches (Northampton, Massachusetts: Edward Elgar, 2023). The book, part of the publisher's "Elgar Guides…

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News

January 31, 2023

British Government Overrules Scotland’s Parliament over Transgender Issue

For the first time since England devolved some power to Scotland by allowing the region's parliament to reopen in 1998, the British government has…

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News

January 27, 2023

Publius: The Journal of Federalism Editor Search

Publius: The Journal of Federalism is undertaking a search for a new editor. Find more information here.

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American Federalism

January 27, 2023

Federal Lawsuit Challenges State Bans on Abortion Pills

An abortion-pill manufacturer has filed a lawsuit in federal court arguing that state bans of the pills should be struck down because the federal…

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American Federalism

January 27, 2023

Call for Local Prosecutors to Push Back Against Federal Immigration Policies

In an op-ed, George Gascón and Miriam Aroni Krinsky call for local district attorneys to "prevent their local criminal legal systems from becoming a tool…

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News

January 26, 2023

Podcast About Canadian Infrastructure Funding

A new episode of The Policy Options Podcast looks at how the structural characteristics of federalism affect Canada’s economic development and infrastructure. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 26, 2023

Second Federal Court Strikes Down ARPA Tax Cut Bar

Ilya Somin explores a recent Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision declaring that states that accepted American Rescue Plan Act funds should not…

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American Federalism

January 25, 2023

The Dormant Commerce Clause and Geolocation

Jack Goldsmith and Eugene Volokh consider the role of geolocation when assessing whether the Dormant Commerce Clause precludes states from regulating Internet activity. Read…

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American Federalism

January 25, 2023

Covid-19 Vaccination Rates and Trump Voters

James W. McGuire examines the nationalization of political issues in the context of voting rates for former president Donald Trump and Covid-19 vaccine skepticism.…

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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.

Are the materials on the Center for the Study of Federalism website copyright-protected?

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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