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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

January 11, 2022

Cities Challenge U.S. Census Count

A number of cities across the nation, including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston, are challenging the federal census, claiming that the U.S. Census Bureau…

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American Federalism

January 10, 2022

Should the Democratic Party Focus More on State and Local Elections?

In an op-ed, David Brooks writes that the Democratic Party is failing to defend democracy because the party pays too much attention to maintaining…

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Books

January 10, 2022

Book on Federalism in India

M. P. Singh has written Federalism in India (New Delhi: SAGE Publications, 2022). The book offers a broad analysis of the Indian federal system with a global…

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News

January 10, 2022

Call for Papers on Asymmetrical Federalism

The political science department of the University of Delhi has invited paper abstracts for an upcoming conference on asymmetrical federalism. Read more here.

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News

January 7, 2022

Federal Constitutional Values and Citizen Attitudes Toward Government

CSF Fellow John Kincaid, A.J. Brown, and Jacob Deem explore federal constitutional values among citizenry across six federal and two non-federal nations. Read more…

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American Federalism

January 7, 2022

Cooperative Federalism Proposed As a Means to Update Employment Law

William R. Corbett reviews the two "pillars" of American employment law -- employment at will and employment discrimination law -- and proposes a cooperative federalism…

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News

January 6, 2022

Review of Nepal’s Local Governments

Achyut Wagle reviews the performance of Nepal's local governments since the nation's adoption of a new federal constitution in 2015. Read more here.

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News

January 6, 2022

Fiscal Federalism and Deforestation in China

A group of scholars examine the social cost of fiscal federalism in China -- specifically, its effects on the nation's forests. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 5, 2022

States Request Supreme Court Review of SALT Cap

Four states have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their challenge to the $10,000 federal deduction cap on state and local taxes. Read…

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American Federalism

January 5, 2022

CFIUS Preemption

Kristen Eichensehr examines the preemptive scope of the federal Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States on state laws such as Texas's statute…

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News

January 4, 2022

Review of Fiscal Relations and Subnational Governments

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has released a survey relating to recent trends in fiscal relations and subnational governments. Read more here.

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News

January 4, 2022

Challenges Facing Canadian Fiscal Federalism

Julien Doris considers the fiscal federalism challenges that Canada will face as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Read more here.

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News

December 23, 2021

A “Bipartisan Federalism Compromise” for Certain Controversial Issues?

Rick Hills considers the interplay of vaccine mandates, abortion bans, and federalism. Read more here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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