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 Past
Thoughts after reading Part 2 of the Reuter’s series, “Slavery’s Descendants”
America’s “Family Secret” or Just Plain Denial?
Slavery is an inextricable part of our past, whether we want to talk about it or not.
Proposed New Congressional Map for Alabama
The process that could chance Alabama’s congressional delegation begins.
Coverage of the Trump Indictment Keeps Emphasizing the Wrong Thing
The problem is not the indictment; it is the indicted.
Tabs for Thursday
Stories of interest/that I am not going to get around to writing more about. (And yes, these are really all open tabs that I want to close).