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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

November 9, 2022

The Historical Record and the Independent State Legislature Theory

Rosemarie Zagarri examines the historical evidence relating to the Independent State Legislature Theory and contends that the U.S. Constitution "was meant to curb state legislative…

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American Federalism

November 8, 2022

Medicaid Rights Case to Be Heard by Supreme Court

A case set for argument before the U.S. Supreme Court on November 8 could curtail Medicaid patients' ability to hold state providers accountable for…

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American Federalism

November 8, 2022

ICWA to Be Reviewed by Supreme Court

A case before the U.S. Supreme Court could mark the end of the Indian Child Welfare Act, which some observers believe could undermine tribal…

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News

November 7, 2022

Trends in State and Local Fiscal Rules

As part of the Organization for Economic Cooperation's working papers series on fiscal federalism, Pietrangelo de Biase and Sean Dougherty analyze subnational fiscal rules.…

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American Federalism

November 7, 2022

Federal Pandemic Aid to States Tops $800 Billion

Rebecca Thiess examines the more than $800 billion that the federal government has sent to states for pandemic-related issues. Read more here.

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Books

November 4, 2022

“Global Democracy” Book Announced

Democracy Without Borders has announced Global Democracy: The Key to Global Justice by Oded Gilad and Dena Freeman. The book includes discussions of the role…

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News

November 4, 2022

Does Nepal Need Provinces?

Nishan Khatiwada explores whether Nepal needs provinces. Read more here.

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American Federalism

November 3, 2022

Spatial and Demographic Shifts in American Federalism

Amit Gupta contends that although power in the United States may tend to remain in the hands of older, more conservative voters in rural areas,…

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American Federalism

November 3, 2022

FDA Preemption of Abortion-Related State Laws

Peter Grossi and Daphne O'Connor explore the possibility of Food and Drug Administration preemption of state laws banning the use of FDA-approved abortion drugs.…

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News

November 2, 2022

A “Creeping Constitutional Crisis” in Canada?

Tanzim Rashid writes that recent laws passed by the provinces of Alberta and Quebec have "reignited old, unsettled frictions" about the proper division of…

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News

November 2, 2022

Call for Papers

The Athens Institute for Education and Research has issued a call for papers for its annual conference. The session at which papers will be presented…

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Federalism Digests

November 1, 2022

The New Abortion Federalism: What’s Next for the States?

In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022), the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade (1973), thus returning basic abortion policy to the 50 states, District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.

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American Federalism

November 1, 2022

Cannabis Policy and Privacy

Jim Harper considers the evolving, intergovernmental nature of cannabis regulation and what that might suggest about the development of privacy policies. Read more here.

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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.

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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