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.

“Trade wars are good, and easy to win”

A quote from the wit and wisdom of Donald J. Trump.

Ancient Geeks Talk Tolkien

Monday is Ancient Geeks day!

The Great Russia Coincidence

Russia, Russia, Russia?

What Ukraine Has to Contend With

Trump is spouting Russian talking points.

A Photo for Friday

“Pink Evening”

“We are the Federal Law”

Governing like a dictator.

Friday’s Forum

Clown Show

Also known as a cabinet meeting.

Measles Death in Texas

The sadly predicted has come to pass.

Thursday’s Forum

That Hat

A symbol of party and person, not of country.

DOGE “Receipt” Update

You will be shocked at the news!

Wednesday’s Forum

A Map of Shame

An embarrasing day in US history.

Tuesday’s Forum

The Empathy of 47

Not to mention maturity and intellect.

Monday is Ancient Geeks Day

This week we boldy go to TOS!

Monday’s Forum

Sunday’s Forum

Saturday’s Forum

A Photo for Friday

“Black and White Sunset”

Friday’s Forum

DOGE Receipts Update

Taking Joy in All the Wrong Places

What’s that meme about cruelty being the point?

Thursday’s Forum

A Note on Ukrainian Elections

Countering Russian (and now American) propaganda.

A Grotesquerie for Our Age

Trump blames Ukraine for being invaded.

DOGE Has “Receipts”!

The efficiency is something to behold.

Wednesday’s Forum

Tuesday Tabs

Tuesday’s Forum

The New World Order

Really, a older, more imperialistic one.

New Ancient Geeks Available

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the latest ep!

Monday’s Forum

DOGE is a Farce

Unfortunately it is a destructive one.

From POTUS

A country of men, not of laws?

Sunday’s Forum

Adams and Homan

The abuse of power is obvious.

Saturday’s Forum

Line of the Day: Resignation in the Face of Corruption Edition

At least some people have character and are displaying it.

A Photo for Friday

“Red”