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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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October 4, 2024

Jones v. Mississippi and State Constitutional Protections

Scott Kafker and William Blanchette consider how the Massachusetts judiciary has responded to a U.S. Supreme Court statement in its Jones v. Mississippi decision that states are free to…

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October 3, 2024

Federalism and Public Health

Leslie P. Francis and John P. Francis suggest that states, rather than the federal government, enjoy several advantages when it comes to public health…

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October 3, 2024

Empowering Provinces in Nepal

In an op-ed, Khim Lal Devkota reviews how Nepal's change to a federal structure is playing out in several of the nation's provinces. He…

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October 2, 2024

Louisiana and the Supreme Court’s Common-Law Focus

Helen Hershkoff and Adam Littlestone-Luria contend that the U.S. Supreme Court's recent efforts to focus on "history and tradition" as a basis for interpreting…

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October 2, 2024

State Constitutions and Search and Seizure Law

Stephen Henderson traces how the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has come to rely increasingly on the state's own constitution, rather than the U.S. Constitution,…

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October 1, 2024

Do Local Exclusionary Zoning Laws Violate the U.S. Constitution?

Joshua Braver and Ilya Somin contend that exclusionary zoning by states and localities violates the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment. As part of…

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October 1, 2024

Ruling Rejects Federal Control of At-Home Distilling

Devin Watkins with the Federalist Society reports that a recent federal district court ruling has limited the federal government's ability to regulate at-home distilling.…

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September 30, 2024

Would a Canadian Retirement Pay Increase Be “Bad for Federalism”?

In an op-ed, Kelly McParland reports on the possibility of an arrangement in which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's party would agree to additional spending for…

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September 30, 2024

Representations of Quebec in English-Language Media

Félix Mathieu and Alina Hart examine how the "Quebec nation" is represented in English-language media by focusing on two "nation-building policies" as expressed in…

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September 27, 2024

Is Federalism Simply a “Prop” in the Presidential Campaign?

Donald F. Kettl writes that "federalism has become less a strategy than a prop" for the two leading presidential candidates. Kettl warns that this…

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September 27, 2024

Federal Criminal Defendants and Removal to Federal Court

Jonathan Remy Nash explores the complex issues surrounding the removal of criminal cases with federal officers as defendants from state to federal court. Read more…

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September 26, 2024

India’s “Journey of Oneness” and “One Nation, One Election”

Abhik Bhattacharya traces the "journey of oneness" that he contends has threatened Indian federalism for many years. He asserts that "one nation, one election"…

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September 26, 2024

Should Law Schools Push the Study of State Constitutions?

Ellie Margolis and Leonore Carpenter argue that state constitutional law has always been an important part of American federalism, even more so recently in…

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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.

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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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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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