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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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September 26, 2022

Report on the International Response to Pandemic Issued

A commission formed by the Lancet to study the international response to the Covid-19 pandemic has issued a stinging assessment of that response. One observer characterized…

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American Federalism

September 26, 2022

The Overlapping Nature of U.S. Criminal Law

Erin C. Blondel writes that overlapping criminal enforcement, between the federal government and the states, "is deeply rooted in law and tradition" and "offers a novel…

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American Federalism

September 23, 2022

Video on States’ Rights and Federalism

As part of its Your Democracy animated video series, WHYY Philadelphia presents, "States' Rights and Federalism." You can view the video here.

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American Federalism

September 23, 2022

Should Virginia’s Vehicle Emissions Standards Match California’s?

Joe Trotter contends that Virginia should reverse its decision to tie itself to California's vehicle emissions standards, arguing that "the concept of federalism is…

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American Federalism

September 21, 2022

Book on Federalism and Combating Covid

Nico Steytler has edited Comparative Federalism and Covid-19: Combating the Pandemic (Oxon: Routledge, 2022). The book, which includes an essay by CSF Fellows John Kincaid and…

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September 21, 2022

World Bank Affirms Its Commitment to Federalism in Nepal

World Bank Vice President Martin Raiser recently visited Nepal and reaffirmed the World Bank's commitment to support Nepal's transition to a federal governing structure.…

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American Federalism

September 20, 2022

Interview with “Vigilante Federalism” Writer

National Public Radio has interviewed David Noll, one of the writers of a recent article about what he describes as "vigilante federalism." You can…

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September 20, 2022

Provincial/Locality Conflict in Canada

Joshua Medicoff and Daniel Béland write that conflict between the national government and the provinces is well known, but less is known about conflict…

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September 19, 2022

Publius’s ‘Annual Review of American Federalism” issue is available for free.

Publius’ ‘Annual Review of American Federalism’ provides a thorough analysis of federalism and intergovernmental issues in the United States from the preceding year.  It…

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September 19, 2022

Federalism in Asia Update

Michael G. Breen considers how successful federal reforms have been in a number of Asian nations. Read more here.

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September 19, 2022

Call for Admissions for Federalism Graduate Program

Addis Ababa University, College of Law and Governance Studies, has issued an admissions call for masters and doctoral students for its federalism and governance program.…

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American Federalism

September 16, 2022

Book on Federalism and the Execution of José Medellín

Alan Mygatt-Tauber has written Medellín v. Texas: International Justice, Federalism, and the Execution of José Medellín (Lawrence, KS: University Press of Kansas, 2022). The author traces the…

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September 16, 2022

Agricultural Federalism in India

A group of writers call for a reassessment of the roles played by the union and states in the agriculture sector. Read more here.

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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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