Posts by 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.
On Ticking Time Bombs
The “ticking time bomb scenario” is a TV trope and, therefore, is a terrible guide for making policy.
Violence, Law, and the State
Thinking about that the state, law, violence, and the Garner incident (and contributing to the tl;dr phenomenon).
Six Observations on Immigration Reform
Some points on the immigration debate that need constant (it seems) reinforcement.
Gruber: Politics, Hypocrisy, and Stupidity, Oh My!
Because no one, ever, has ever questioned the intelligence of American voters in extemporaneous discussions of politics.
Unopposed in House Elections
Looking into uncontested and partially contest House districts from the 2014 cycle.
Providing a Little Perspective on the Elections
Political scientists tend to be less dramatic than commentators.
The Senate’s Class 2 and Representativeness (or Lack Thereof)
Something to keep in mind about the structure of Senate elections.
The Level of Dumb is Astounding (Huckabee on Borders and Ebola Edition)
Illogic and fear from Mr. Huckabee.
Noncompetitive House Elections
My ongoing crusade to spark thought and discussion on the quality of representation in the US Congress.
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