Posts by 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.
Thinking about the Opposition in Venezuela
Some thoughts and links about the ongoing turmoil in Venezuela.
On the Crimean Referendum
More on the pending referendum and some thoughts on elections in authoritarian contexts.
Divisions in Crimea
Crimea is more divided than Russia would have the world believe. Plus: the Crimean government has no legitimacy at the moment.
The Problem with the House GOP’s Position on Immigration Reform in One Chart
Yes, the evidence shows you can trust Obama to enforce immigration laws.
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.
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