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.
In Front of Our Noses: Fascism
“Influencer” Benny Johnson wants to bulldoze certain neighborhoods in DC.
The Nationalist Movement and the Transformation of the Republican Party
Thinking about the evolution (or is it devolution) of the GOP since the 1990s.
Reactionary Christian Nationalism on Display
A window into White Christian Nationalism (as endorsed by Pete Hegseth!).
The Enablers of Authoritarianism
In this case, Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council.
“Because we can”
A member of the Texas legislature reminds us that we are in an era of pure power politics.
The Core Problem is Single-Seat Districts
Most of the world knows that PR is a better way to elect legislatures.
Emil Bove Confirmed to Lifetime Judgeship
Trump’s personal lawyer, and man accused of telling DOJ lawyers to ignore court orders is now a federal judge.
AG Monday: Byrne’s Fantastic Four
In anticipation of discussion the new movie, we talk about a classic FF run.