Posts by Steven L. Taylor

Steven L. Taylor
About Steven L. Taylor
Steven L. Taylor is a Professor Emeritus of Political Science and former 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 and/or BlueSky.

ICE Kills, Noem and Trump Lie

Just another day under this administration.

Thursday’s Forum

Blatant Propaganda from the White House

The ongoing attempt to venerate the J6 insurrectionists.

AG Monday!

Dune-a-Palooza concludes.

President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

“Serious” People in Serious Times

Clowns on display.

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

And what application does it have to Venezuela in 2026?

Some Clips Of Trump’s Press Conference

In case you missed it.

“We’re going to run the country…”

“People are being designated” dontcha know.

CBS News Hearts America

Should the news love anything as part of its mission statement?

One of the Dumbest Things I Have Read in a While

And I read a lot of things.

Expanding ICE

Anti-Immigrant Ideology from DHS

Not just the illegal kind. Just anti-immigrant.

Project 365 2026 Starts

Day One.

Project365: 2025

Trump’s Age and Health [Updated]

Plus, a headline reaction.

We Made it to 2026 Forum

Happy New Year, but now what?

NYE Tabs

President Donald Trump signs a mineral agreement during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room, Monday, October 20, 2025. President Donald Trump signs a mineral agreement during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room, Monday, October 20, 2025.

Trump Uses Vetoes for Political Retaliation

The vindictive pettiness continues.

NYE’s Forum

Adios, 2025!

Tuesday’s Forum

Miller Continues His White Christmas Twitterings

He’s dreaming of a White America, it would seem.

“Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed.”

Sure, Donald. Whatever you say.

The Ugly Ignorance and Illusions of Miller’s Xenophobia

Miller continues to invite comparisons to the ugliest ideology of the 20th century.

AG Monday

Lynch’s Dune.

Monday’s Forum

Sunday’s Forum

Saturday’s Forum

A Photo for Friday

“Landing”

The Failure of DOGE

Jobs were lost and people have died (and will die), but at least we didn’t save any money!

Merry Christmas Forum!

From OTB to all of you: Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve Forum

Q3 GDP Grew 4.3%

Better late than never numbers are better than the vibes suggested.

Festivus Forum

Although in blog world, every day is the airing of the grievances.

Vibing in the Wrong Direction

More thoughts on Klein’s column.

Bari Weiss Strikes

Although I have to wonder if she is aware of the Streisand Effect?

AG Monday!

Frank Herbert’s classic novel, Dune.

Monday’s Forum

The Trump Administration and Long-Term Damage

Debates about whether Trump is strong or weak often ignore the fundamental fact that he has power.

Saturday’s Forum

A Photo for Friday

“Sonoran Desert Sunset”