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
Thinking About the Politics of Wisconsin and Public Sector Unions
Recent events in Wiscosin seem to undercut the hypothesis that public sector unions have undue political influence.
In Defense of Bureaucracy
Yes, bureaucracies can be annoying, but they are also vital for modern society.
Quorum Busting v. Filibustering
The funny thing is that the quorum-busting in WI is more like a filibuster ought to be: a true delaying tactic that eventually has to give way to a democratic outcome.
WI Standoff Poised to End (or, Maybe Not–UPDATED)
The Democrats appear ready to come home (or, as per the update, maybe not).
Poll: Public Doesn’t Want to Cut Entitlements
More evidence of what we already knew: the public isn’t especially interested in cutting entitlements.
Wisconsin and Practical Politics (Not to Mention Compromise)
Why can’t the Wisconsin Stand-off end in compromise?
Egyptian Army Accepts Constitutional Amendments
Egypt takes another step towards constitutional reform.
John Marshall and the Commerce Clause (and the Ongoing PPACA Argument)
Yet again: to the Commerce Clause!
Egyptian Constitution Reform Committee Set to Report
The Constitutional Reform Commitee has finished its work and will report its recommendations to the military.
Disaggregating the Conversation about Wisconsin
There are a lot of issues on the table, so to speak, in the WI situation. Here I try to entangle them a bit.
An Observation/Question on the Situation in Wisconsin
Why not include police, firefighters and state troopers in the ban on collective bargaining?
Gaddafi’s Days Numbered?
There are a number of signs coming out of Libya that indicate the regime is in serious trouble despite the willingness of the state to use violence on the crowds.
Bahraini Security Forces Withdrawn from Pearl Square
The situation in Bahrain continues to evolve as the state has pulled back the stick.
Bahraini Forces Fire on the Crowd
The Bahraini state appears willing to continue to use force against its population.
Unrest in Bahrain Continues
The unrest continues as those killed during protests are buried. Plus some facts about Bahrain.
When Authoritarians Strike Back, Part II
Like in Bahrain, the Libyan authorities are not tolerating protests.
When Authoritarians Strike Back
The protests in Bahrain have taken a different path than those in Egypt.
Presidents Don’t Set Budgets; Congresses Do
We need to remember who actually sets the budget and, further, who is ultimtately responsible for the behavior of politicians.
