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 Basic Fact about the Minimum Wage

Please, for accuracy’s sake, figure inflation into discussions of the history of the minimum wage.

The Constitution and the SOTU

One could argue the constitutional requirements of the SOTU are fulfilled on an onging basis.

ISA v. Blogs

AZ GOP Censures McCain

A slap on the wrist underscores the bottom-up nature of US parties.

Corsi Strikes Again: Hitler and Argentina

In case you needed a further reason to dismiss Jerome Corsi (and some general thoughts on what Corsi represents).

The Coverage of “Bridgegate”

Let’s think about how the media operates.

The Size of the House

Is 435 the right number?

The Drug Warrior’s False Choice

The false choice that is rampant in drug warrior thinking is the main problem when it comes to good policy.

Shrinking Japan

Return to the Events in Benghazi

More details.

The USA v. the FARC

Newly disclosed details about the US role in Colombia.

Never Forget: It’s Really about the Money

Lest we forget what the entire “Duck Dynasty” brouhaha is really all about.

Speaking of Voter Access…

Some recent political science on the subject.

Jailed Journalists

Fighting the Scourge of Voter Fraud

Felons! Foreigners! When will the madness end?