The distinguished political scientist Everett Carll Ladd, an occasional contributor to THE WEEKLY STANDARD, died last week. Professor emeritus at the University of Connecticut and head of the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research there, Ladd was the author or editor of more than 20 books on American political thought, electoral politics, and public opinion. His most recent book, The Ladd Report, is a definitive account of America's civic life. Everett Carll Ladd was a scholar and a gentleman.