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

Saturday’s Forum

A Photo for Friday

“Study Hall”

Powell Pleads Guilty in GA

She took a plea deal.

Thursday’s Forum

Wednesday’s Forum

An American Tragedy

We need to do better.

Tuesday’s Forum

A Photo for Friday (Yet Again on Saturday)

“A Lot of Rain”

Governance Matters

Sober lessons from Israel.

Stupid Poll Tricks

Or, if you prefer, stupid headline tricks.

“David Duke Without the Baggage”

Some thoughts on the Speaker contest.

Thursday’s Forum

Ancient Tabs

These have been hanging around for a while.

Our Candidate Selection Process Needs Reform

The latest reminder.

Tuesday’s Forum

A Photo for Friday (Again on Saturday)

“Wading”

Saturday’s Forum

Friday’s Forum

Thursday’s Forum

Wednesday’s Forum

SCOTUS Rejects Alabama Legislature’s Districting Plan

Yet again, the Court has told the state that it has to draw lines that accommodate its Black citizens.

Tuesday’s Forum

Monday’s Forum

[Clarence Thomas] [Clarence Thomas]

The Corruption of Justice Thomas

We need reform.

Sunday’s Forum

A Photo for Friday (on Saturday)

“The Meeting”

The Menendez Indictment (Updated)

Also: calls for his resignation.

Friday’s Forum

Thursday’s Forum

Tuesday’s Forum

Tabs and Takes

Monday’s Forum

Impeachment Rationalizations

Jonathan Turley’s defense of the impeachment inquiry is not impressive.

Colombia’s President Calls for End of War on Drugs

He is seeking a new regional consensus.

Saturday’s Forum

A Photo for Friday

“Chit Chat”

Friday’s Forum

Romney’s Indictment of His Party

Calling out a large chunk of the GOP.

Wednesday’s Forum