Posts by 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
McConnell’s Statement on Afghanistan
Yes, it’s complicated, but it is also time to stop relying on cliches.
The Non-Competitive House
A recent report shows 78 of 435 seats in the US House are truly competitive.
Biden to Name Commission on Court Expansion
Fulfilling a campaign promise and keeping the discussion alive.
Arguing Against Democracy
National Review’s Kevin D. Williamson advocates for less democracy in America.
A Specious Comparison of Voting Rules
No, Colorado’s voting regulations are not roughly the same as Georgia’s.
Hypocrisy, Thy Name is McConnell
Another entry in the “stunning, but not surprising” category of political observations.
Additional Thoughts on Vaccine Passports
It makes sense for large-scale venues, yes? But making sense is not the issue.
Some Thoughts on Representation
How well do single-seat districts lead to representation? (And of what?)
It’s the Single-Seat Districts
Our insistence on relying on an 18th Century understanding of electoral systems is our ongoing bane (if one values representative government).
