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

Covid-Related Links

Some suggested stories.

The Size of the US House of Representatives

It hasn’t changed in over 100 years (but the population sure has).

President Ghani Flees as Taliban Reach Kabul

The mirage of semi-order faded quickly.

Today in Awful Covid Headlines

Part of the ongoing, slow-motion tragedy.

A Photo for Friday

“Reaching for the Sky”

“Why do Liberals Hate Orban?” is not the Right Question

The right questions are: 1) why do some some on the right like him, and 2) should this concern us all?

Evidence of Voter Fraud in Georgia?

Could it be?

Douthat Misses the Point on Hungary

Hungary is part of a broader global trend, but the real issue isn’t Hungary, it is the Americans who praise Hungary.

It’s all Fine in Texas

Two stories tell, well, a story about Texas and the pandemic.

Book Corner: The Three-Body Problem

A review and an invitation to discuss.

Higher Vaccination Rates=Lower Hospitalization Rates

Unsurprising news is unsurprising.

Scapegoating Immigrants

Whataboutism about a visit to Whataburger (and other tales of obfuscation).

Red Lights on the Dashboard

Some recent news items that add to concern about American democracy.

7-Day Average: Over 100K Cases

Yet another wave.

A Photo for Friday

“Different Layers”

Record Hospitalizations in Florida

It’s not just cases.

41.8%

Florida has a lot of cases.

DeSantis: No Mask Mandates in Florida

His executive order blocks schools from having masking rules.

A Photo for Friday

“A Big Yawn”

Quick Hits

The tabs must be cleared.

Trouble for Newsom?

A new poll show a very close race.

A Little Monday Tab Clearing

Several stories, not enough time for full write-ups.

France Increases Vaccinations

And so general discussion of vaccine passports and requirements in the US.

Kinzinger to Serve on 1/6 Committee

Another GOP member is added to the investigation.