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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

March 14, 2022

Spending Bill Passes Senate, Freeing Up State and Local Funding

The U.S. Senate has passed a $1.5 trillion spending bill that will free up previously passed state and local transportation funds. Read more here.

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March 11, 2022

Federalism and Philosophy

Michael Da Silva writes that federalism "should be considered philosophically important" and he explores how federalism relates to a number of philosophical concepts. Read more…

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News

March 11, 2022

Centralized Tax Reform in China

Yu Hao and Kevin Zhengcheng Liu look back at how efforts at centralizing tax reform in late-imperial China "backfired." Read more here.

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News

March 10, 2022

Is Ethiopia’s Ethnic Federalism Still Viable?

Eghosa E. Osaghae analyzes why Ethiopia's system of ethnic federalism has been "troubled and unstable." Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 10, 2022

Federalism and the U.S. Cannabis Industry

Jake Avetisian examines the federalism-related financial challenges faced by the cannabis industry. He contends that, "the recent slew of state legislation legalizing cannabis (whether…

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News

March 9, 2022

Have Recent Emergencies Revealed that Federalism Is in Crisis?

In a blog post, Nicole De Palmenaer explores whether federalism is in crisis, or whether the current form of crisis management is outdated. Read…

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American Federalism

March 9, 2022

Federal Support for Transit Agencies Announced

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced that the federal government will award more than $2 billion in grants to transit agencies in 18…

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American Federalism

March 8, 2022

How did the Framers Approach the Balancing of National and State Power?

Allen Guelzo writes that balancing national and state power was "perhaps the single most important and most challenging question confronting the early republic." Guelzo examines…

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American Federalism

March 8, 2022

A Regional Approach to Infrastructure Issues?

MarySue Barrett contends that local communities would be better served by approaching infrastructure challenges -- and in obtaining the federal funds needed to do…

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News

March 7, 2022

Nepal’s “Federalism Milestone”

Nagit Wagley looks back at Nepal's first five years under a federal constitution and considers the opportunities and challenges offered by upcoming elections this…

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News

March 7, 2022

Decentralization in Cameroon

Armel Joris Massoda reviews the progress of decentralization in Cameroon, with an emphasis on the effects of a 2019 law intended to support this…

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American Federalism

March 4, 2022

Presidential Elections and the Independent State Legislature Theory

Michael Weingartner writes that, although states have the authority to enact laws regarding congressional and presidential elections, such laws remain subject to state constitutional constraints…

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American Federalism

March 4, 2022

States to Decide How to Use Transportation Funds

Responding to Republican concerns that the federal government will direct the states how to use federal infrastructure funds, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told…

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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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