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
The Economics of Slavery
Some striking data to illustrate the role slavery played in the economy of the South.
Confirmation is the Weakest Aspect of Oversight
There really is no reason for Congress to confirm so many posts.
Moral and Legal Culpability are not the Same (A Trip Back to the Beginning)
Going back to the very beginning can be useful.
Thoughts on the Justice System
Thoughts on the Zimmerman verdict (or, more accurately, to reactions to the verdict).
Growth Slowing in China
China’s finance minister has hinted that economic growth may fall far below 7% in the second half of the year.
The Unfortunate State of the Congressional GOP
If one is going to be in government, one ought to take governing seriously.
A Quick Thought on Privacy
There is an important difference between private companies holding private data and government holding it.
That Term Most Definitely Does not Mean what you Think it Means
Filling normal vacancies on the bench is not “packing the court.”
Somebody Get Ann Coulter a Map and a Book on Political Development (and an Almanac)
Ann Coulter: a blonder version of Pat Buchanan
