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

A Photo for Friday

Skeleton.

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Breyer to Retire

Breaking News

The Extreme Cognitive Dissonance of an Anti-Vaxxer

Being willing to do anything to survive, but not that.

Wednesday’s Forum

Tuesday’s Forum

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On Narratives and Covid Restrictions

Are we really being blocked from getting back to normal? And if so, what is the real barrier?

On Moderate Legislative Power and Other Political Dreams

A bloc of moderates is not coming to a Senate near you.

Saturday’s Forum

A Photo for Friday

“Inside Sloss”

The Abuse of Power in a Small Town Police Force

Not Mayberry. Not even close.

Thursday’s Forum

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Breaking: Country Polarized

And Biden approval down.

Wednesday’s Forum

Tuesday’s Forum

Speaking of Moderates and Independents…

More on self-identification and partisan ID.

Partisan ID in the United States

Gallup has the 2021 numbers.

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Monday Tab Clearing

Let the browser be cleared!

MLK Day Forum

SCOTUS Mythology Exposed

We deserve better.

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Why aren’t we Unified?

A reminder.

Why isn’t Biden Magical?

Some pundits have high standards.

A Photo for Friday

“People in the Stars”

Thursday’s Forum

Wednesday’s Forum

Covid Quick Hits

Monday Morning Clearing of the Tab

Items for your consideration.

The Reality of Voter Fraud Yet Again

Fraudsters caught!

A Graphic to Ponder

Vax v. unvaxxed.

Podcast Recommendation

SLT guests on Peaceful Political Revolution in America to talk American democracy.

Tabs for Tuesday

For your consideration.

A Reminder of the Gutless and Feckless

A number of GOP politicians criticized Trump over 1/6 and some resigned.

2022 is a Midterm Year

In case anyone was wondering (and the GOP’s prospects are good).