Posts by Steven L. Taylor

Steven L. Taylor
About Steven L. Taylor
Steven L. Taylor is a Professor Emeritus of Political Science and former College of Arts and Sciences Dean. His main areas of expertise include parties, elections, and the institutional design of democracies. His most recent book is the co-authored A Different Democracy: American Government in a 31-Country Perspective. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas and his BA from the University of California, Irvine. He has been blogging since 2003 (originally at the now defunct Poliblog). Follow Steven on Twitter and/or BlueSky.

Dispatches from the Dumbest Timeline

Diplomacy in action…

A Photo for Friday

“Flyover”

Meanwhile, in North Korea

Yes, that might be kissing noises you hear…

More Dispatches from the Dumbest Timeline

Reality show edition.

The Return of the Economics President

Inflation is up.

Readings on Reform

Looking ahead, hopefully with some purpose.

AG Monday!

This week: Harlan Ellison’s short stories.

The Petty Ruling in Virginia

The state’s Supreme Court’s ruling was basically over a dubious technicality.

Meanwhile in North Korea…

You can’t make this stuff up.

The Pretzel Logic of SCOTUS on Districting

Plus, I question the timing.

TGITabs

Dispatches from the Dumbest Timeline

Not just dumb, but dangerous too.

Keeping the Strait Straight

News whiplash and the weird communications stylings of the Trump administration.

Some Thoughts on Gerrymandering Wars

A little self-promotion.

AG Monday

Harlan Ellison, part 1.

Trump’s Nuclear Folly

Plus: Pete visits the Hill.

A Photo for Friday

“Sinking”

President Donald Trump delivers remarks to military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday, February 13, 2026. President Donald Trump delivers remarks to military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday, February 13, 2026.

Scenes from the Dumbest Timeline

It would all be just absurd if it didn’t matter so much.

AG Monday

Don’t panic!

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We are Steeped in Violence

It is all around us.

The GOP Only Has Itself to Blame

It’s their own damn fault.

Meanwhile in North Korea…

Dictating the curriculum from on high.

A Photo for Friday

“Appeal to Heaven”