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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 9, 2024

Federal Preemption of State Vaccination Bans

Lars Noah considers whether and to what extent the U.S. Constitution's Supremacy Clause could be used to preempt state vaccination bans. Read more here.

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Podcasts

June 29, 2024

Podcast: Trump and the Insurrection Clause: The Supreme Court Weighs In

This episode explores the recent Supreme Court decision, Trump v. Anderson. Host Wesley Leckrone (Widener University) talks with John Kincaid (Lafayette College) about the decision that…

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June 29, 2024

Podcast: Federalism and Pres. Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address

This episode explores issues related to American federalism in President Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address. Host Wesley Leckrone (Widener University) is joined…

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June 29, 2024

Podcast: The Electoral College: Combining Democracy & Federalism Podcast:

Host Wes Leckrone explores whether the Electoral College is a democratic institution with Professor Troy Smith, fellow at the Center for the Study of…

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June 29, 2024

Podcast: Why is redistricting so controversial?

This episode explores the redistricting process and why it can be a controversial and contentious process. Federalism is a factor as states redraw legislative…

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June 29, 2024

Podcast: Federalism and the August 2023 GOP Presidential

In the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign season, what did we learn about how the two presidential candidates, Biden and Trump, think…

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June 29, 2024

Federalism and the First Presidential Debate of 2024

In the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign season, what did we learn about how the two presidential candidates, Biden and Trump, think…

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June 28, 2024

Federalism and Municipal Bankruptcy

John Allen Livingston writes that many scholars have criticized the U.S. Bankruptcy Code as giving too little power to bankruptcy courts in municipal bankruptcy proceedings. Livingston…

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June 28, 2024

A Federalist Approach to Vaccine Hesitancy?

Charles D. Curran suggests that the increased centralization of vaccination data during the Covid pandemic added a new dimension to vaccine hesitancy in the…

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June 27, 2024

Supreme Court Rules on State Policies and Federal Criminal Law

This week the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, partly on federalism grounds, that state and local officials cannot be convicted of accepting gratuities under a…

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June 27, 2024

States’ Rights and Constitutional Change

Ethan Yan writes that states have more influence in the current political system and especially on policy change than is usually recognized. He suggests…

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June 26, 2024

Federalism and Peacebuilding in Africa

Natalia Valero writes that federalism offers a way for groups to maintain identities, cultures, and distinctiveness. She suggests that federal governance can act as…

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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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