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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

August 30, 2022

“Regressive Federalism” and Public Health

A group of scholars examine judicial shifts in three public health contexts: reproductive rights, vaccinations, and national security (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 30, 2022

Research on the Independent State Legislature Theory

The Brennan Center for Justice has released a compilation of scholarship related to the independent state legislature theory. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 29, 2022

Review of Book on Trump and Federalism

James M. Brasfield has reviewed Trump, the Administrative Presidency, and Federalism, by Frank J. Thompson, Kenneth K. Wong, and Barry G. Rabe. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 29, 2022

Expanding Broadband Coverage

The Rockefeller Institute for Government has prepared a podcast episode and a series of articles exploring the challenges of expanding broadband availability and what…

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News

August 26, 2022

75 Years of Indian Federalism

Ambar Kumar Ghosh reviews the history of Indian federalism, dividing that history into four phases. Read more here.

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News

August 26, 2022

Cooperative Federalism and the Canadian ANGAA

Kelly Goles explores the recently passed Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Act, which results from decades of negotiations between the  Anishinabek Nation and the federal…

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American Federalism

August 25, 2022

Significant Features of American Federalism Database

Federalism US has produced a database describing many aspects of federalism in the United States. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 25, 2022

Red and Blue States, and the “Big Sort”

Donald F. Kettl explores the increasingly intense rhetoric used by leaders of red and blue states against one another, and how such rhetoric relates…

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American Federalism

August 24, 2022

Podcast on the Transportation Aspects of the IIJA

The transportation portion of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is discussed in an episode of the "Our American States" podcast produced by…

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News

August 24, 2022

An “Antidote” for Somalia’s Federalism?

Abdiwali Mohamed Sayid considers whether an "antidote" exists for Somalia's federal system of government. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 23, 2022

Progressive Federalism and “Judicial Extremism”

Laura Tyson and Lenny Mendonca contend that "an era of progressive federalism is now at hand" in the United States and that this type…

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American Federalism

August 23, 2022

Federalism, Covid, and Accountability

Robert E. Moffit and Jordan Lamb write that the Covid-19 pandemic has "offered  excellent lessons in the advantages of federalism" and in public accountability. Read…

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American Federalism

August 22, 2022

Federalism in a Post-Roe United States

A group of scholars examine a number of issues related to the recent Dobbs decision, including a possible Food and Drug Administration preemption of state…

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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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