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

Some Electoral College Thoughts

It really is rife with problems.

History! What is it Good For?

Absolutely something!

Tales of Florida Governance

Fun in the sunshine state.

The Depressing State of House Republicans

We all suffer if the the unserious have power.

Tulsa Historical Note

A quick follow-up to a previous post.

A Photo for Friday

“Sunset Flight”

End of the Week Tabs

Mostly 2020 election denial investigation edition.

Monday Tabs

Thinking about the Past

Thoughts after reading Part 2 of the Reuter’s series, “Slavery’s Descendants”

A Photo for Friday

“Under the Pier”

Fireworks Photos on the Fourth

Happy Independence Day!

America’s “Family Secret” or Just Plain Denial?

Slavery is an inextricable part of our past, whether we want to talk about it or not.

A Photo for Friday

“June Rain”

Yet Another Example of the Weakness of US Parties

The parties do not control their labels.

Independent State Legislature Theory Loses in SCOTUS

Good news with a cautionary note.

Unreality in Russia?

And some cable “news” thoughts.

DeSantis v. The DOE/SACSCOC

Another entry into the ongoing performative politics of Ron DeSantis.

Proposed New Congressional Map for Alabama

The process that could chance Alabama’s congressional delegation begins.

Headline of the Day

Because it deserves more than just an entry in a tab-clearing list.

A Photo for Friday

“Magic”

A SCOTUS Thought

A direct (albeit a tad snarky) statement on what reform we need.

“Politicizing” Sports

A reminder that all choices are political to one degree or the other.