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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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July 21, 2022

Canadian Federalism and the “Freedom Convoy”

Jerald Sabin explores the interaction of Canadian federalism and the so-called "Freedom Convoy" that occupied Ottawa in 2022 (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 21, 2022

Off-Reservation Treaty Hunting Rights

Ann E. Tweedy offers suggestions for how the Restatement of the Law of American Indians could be improved in regard to off-reservation hunting and gathering rights.…

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American Federalism

July 20, 2022

Podcast on Federalism and Dobbs

A panel on the Reason Podcast discuss federalism and Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. You can listen here.

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American Federalism

July 20, 2022

Federalism and West Virginia v. EPA

In an op-ed, Sheri Few considers the recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion, West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency and suggests that it "addresses federalism" and "could be the most…

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American Federalism

July 19, 2022

Americans’ Views on Federalism

Frank Newport with Gallup reports how Americans' views of federalism have changed in recent years as the states have taken on more power. Read…

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July 19, 2022

Federalism and International Trade Policy

Jörg Broschek explores patterns of subnational units' participation in trade policy in North America and Europe. Read more here.

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July 18, 2022

The Redistributive Efficiency of Fiscal Policies Reviewed

A group of scholars have compared, for thirty-five countries, the "redistributive efficiency of fiscal policy considering its degree of decentralization." Read more here.

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July 18, 2022

Intergovernmental Relations in Nigeria

Meshach Zhizhi and Rashidat Lamidi Owuda review the evolving state of intergovernmental relations in Nigeria. Read more here.

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July 15, 2022

Can Quebec Amend the Canadian Constitution?

Emmett McFarlane contends that neither Quebec nor any other Canadian province can unilaterally amend the nation's constitution. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 15, 2022

Federalism and the Next “Abortion Battleground”

A group of scholars examine the federalism-related ramifications of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. Read more here.

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American Federalism

July 14, 2022

Federalism and ICWA

Timothy Sandefur contends that the Indian Child Welfare Act is "a brazen violation of the U.S. Constitution’s system for dividing power between the states…

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American Federalism

July 14, 2022

Report on Federalism in California

Stanford's Bill Lane Center for the American West and California 100 have released a report titled, "The Future of Federalism and Foreign Policy." Read…

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American Federalism

July 13, 2022

States’ Rights and the Overturning of Roe

The Brennan Center for Justice has interviewed Professor Jessica Bulman-Pozen about a possible upsurge of Tenth Amendment-based states' rights cases in the wake of…

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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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