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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

April 11, 2022

A Continuing Role for the Supreme Court in Abortion Battles?

Marc Spindelman argues that the focus of the abortion debate will not, as some observers have contended, shift away from the U.S. Supreme Court…

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American Federalism

April 11, 2022

The “Continuing Challenge” of Preemption

Richard Briffault explores the increase in state-local preemption, writing that "the challenge posed by preemption to the structure of our state-local relationship continues to…

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American Federalism

April 8, 2022

Tribal Sovereignty and Economic Efficiency

Robert J. Miller writes that state and lower federal courts have interfered with tribal sovereign decisions and sovereign immunity. Miller contends that Indian nations, the U.S.…

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American Federalism

April 8, 2022

Are Democrats in Congress “Alienating” Republicans Who Might Support Cannabis Reform?

Jacob Sullum criticizes the Democratic Party for alienating Republicans who would otherwise support cannabis reform because "GOP support for marijuana federalism is clear." Read more…

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Books

April 7, 2022

Book on Models of Non-Territorial Autonomy

Tove H. Malloy and Levente Salat have edited Non-Territorial Autonomy and Decentralization: Ethno-Cultural Diversity Governance (Oxfordshire: Routledge, 2021). The book will be available on April 29.…

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American Federalism

April 7, 2022

Federalism and Generation Z

Erin Norman explores the "surprising support for federalism" among Generation Z voters -- i.e., those age 18 to 25. Read more here.

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American Federalism

April 6, 2022

Covid-19 Funding Agreement Reached

A bipartisan deal recently reached by congressional lawmakers offers some flexibility to states in how they spend American Rescue Plan Act infrastructure funds. Read…

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American Federalism

April 6, 2022

The Dodd-Frank Act and “Uncooperative Federalism”

Daniel Lyons reviews the first decade of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and how federal regulators intentionally attempted to minimize the role of the council's…

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News

April 5, 2022

Online Courses on Federalism Announced

Young European Federalists has announced a series of open online courses about federalism. Read more here.

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News

April 5, 2022

Fiscal Federalism and Ukrainian Refugees

Girard Miller writes that a "federalist financial structure" should be used to admit many more Ukrainian refugees to the United States. Read more here.

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American Federalism

April 4, 2022

American Federalism and Divided Sovereignty

Michael C. Behrent writes that federalism in the United States "is at the heart of the ideological divisions sparked by the health crisis, the…

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American Federalism

April 4, 2022

Federalism Within U.S. Territories

A group of scholars contend that American territories "are excluded from the safeguards of American federalism" but nonetheless do participate in intergovernmental relations. Read more…

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News

March 31, 2022

Call for New Approach for Government Spending in Canada

Writing that the "pandemic created expectations on collaborative federalism that will be difficult to reverse," a group of scholars call for a "coordinated federal/provincial/territorial approach"…

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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.

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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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