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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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June 17, 2022

How Cooperative Is Cooperative Federalism?

Christa Scholtz and Andrei Munteanu question how truly cooperative "cooperative federalism" can be under a de facto concurrency rule. Read more here.

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June 16, 2022

Referendum for Scottish Independence Announced

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced plans to hold another referendum for Scottish independence from the United Kingdom (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 16, 2022

Are Technology and the Divisions Between Parties Causing “Democratic Backsliding”?

In an op-ed, Thomas B. Edsall writes that although "in theory, American federalism allows a thousand flowers to bloom, as cities and states serve as…

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American Federalism

June 15, 2022

Federalism and Abortion

Robert Tracinski contends that, as with slavery, leaving the controversial issue of abortion to the states does not necessarily mean that conflict will be…

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American Federalism

June 15, 2022

Do “Bad Things Happen” When States Preempt Local Laws?

Jake Blumgart explores the rise of preemption in a discussion with Richard Shragger, the author of City Power: Urban Governance in an Urban Age. Read…

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American Federalism

June 14, 2022

Is the United States Moving Back to the Gridlock of the Articles of Confederation?

Donald F. Kettl considers whether the deep-seated divisions in the United States are driving the nation back to the sort of national gridlock experienced…

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American Federalism

June 14, 2022

Federal Funds Available for Electric School Buses

The Biden administration has announced that $500 million in federal funds will be available to school districts to buy electric buses. Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 13, 2022

Should the Federal Government or the States Lead in Setting Retirement Account Requirements?

Edward A. Zelinsky suggests that the states, rather than the federal government, should be allowed to experiment with and choose the type of private retirement…

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American Federalism

June 13, 2022

Supreme Court to Rule Soon on New York Firearm Law

In litigation stemming from New York, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to soon rule that states and localities have less authority to restrict…

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American Federalism

June 9, 2022

Podcast on Federalism and Roe v. Wade

Howard Husock of the American Enterprise Institute discusses federalism and Roe v. Wade on the What's Next podcast. You can listen here.

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American Federalism

June 9, 2022

Local Officials Call For National Gun Control Legislation

In the wake of multiple mass shootings in the last few weeks, the U.S. Conference of Mayors has called on Congress to pass gun…

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June 8, 2022

Federalist Conference in Italy

The Altiero Spinelli Institute for Federalist Studies has announced this year's international federalism seminar on the Italian island of Ventotene, occurring from August 28…

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June 8, 2022

Schleswig-Holstein and Germany’s Energy Transition

Rie Watanabe examines how the experience of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein changed as Germany's national energy policies transitioned during the last few decades. Read more…

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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.

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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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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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