Posts by Steven L. Taylor

Steven L. Taylor
About Steven L. Taylor
Steven L. Taylor is a Professor of Political Science and a 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

Adios, March Forum

Until next year!

Wednesday’s Forum, RIP

Born: 4:00am, March 30, 2022.

Died: ~9:40pm, March 30, 2022

Collins to Support Jackson

Concerns have been alleviated.

A 457 Minute Gap

The is a 7 hour gap in the phone logs at the White House from January 6, 2021.

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Russia Loses Another Top General

They have lost at least seven.

Putin Invokes “Cancel Culture”

The term keeps on giving.

A Key Aspect of the Ginni Thomas Story

Beyond who her spouse is, the texts to Meadows reveal a deeply concerning situation.

A Photo for Friday

“Lady Liberty”

SCOTUS Career Pathways

Comparing the careers of the sitting Justices with Judge Brown’s

More on DST

Some interesting maps on the implications of DST v. standard time.

A Photo for Friday

“Cardinal”

Some Thoughts on “Cancel Culture”

Thomas gets the ball rolling, and I take off from there.

On Respect and SCOTUS

The Court is out of balance–and it is a design flaw.

More on the Bioweapons Claim

The BBC checks the facts.

The Propagandists Among Us

Whether dupes or active participants, the damage is real (and points us back to 2016).

A Photo for Friday

“Peace”

Over 1.5 Million Refugees

Putin’s war of choice has created a humanitarian nightmare.

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Did Mark Meadows Break Electoral Laws?

It would appear to be the case.

Prelim Data on Texas’ New Voting Rules

As predicted, rejections of ballots is up.

Why no Airstrikes on the Convoy Headed to Kyiv?

Some speculation from the BBC.

Putin Threatens Ukrainian Statehood

A remarkable display of blaming the victim (by the victimizer).

Ukraine Updates

Links and infographics.

Monday’s Forum

Is Putin “Irrational”?

Addressing an analytical pet peeve (and, more importantly, correcting a mistake).

Sunday’s Forum

Ukraine Updates

News and commentary of note.