Posts by James Joyner

James Joyner
About James Joyner
James Joyner is a Professor of Security Studies. He's a former Army officer and Desert Storm veteran. Views expressed here are his own. Follow James on Twitter @DrJJoyner.

Juror B29 Did Not Say Zimmerman ‘Got Away with Murder’

ABC News selectively edited their interview with Juror B29 to give a false impression of what she said.

Zimmerman Juror Says He ‘Got Away With Murder’

Juror B29 says George Zimmerman “got away with murder” but concedes he wasn’t guilty of murder.

Groundswell: Conservatives’ Lame Answer to JournoList

Conservatives are doing what they criticized JournoList for doing—even though JournoList didn’t.

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White House and House of Representatives Clash on Civilian Pay

The two ends of Pennsylvania Avenue are clashing on defense appropriations.

Postal Service to End At-Door Delivery

The US Postal Service is struggling to make delivery more efficient.

President George H.W. Bush Shaves Head for Patrick’s Pals

President George H.W. Bush has shaved his head in solidarity with a sick little boy.

Three Hops and You’re Out

Think of it as the spy version of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.

Can Senators Handle The Truth on Syria?

Senators John McCain and Carl Levin have demanded answers from General Martin Dempsey on Syria. Can they handle the truth?

Transgender Soldiers Next Barrier

Last month, a retired Navy SEAL came out as transgender. Those still in uniform, however, must serve in silence.

Army Base Blocked Washington Post Access

Fort Belvoir blocked its workers from accessing the Washington Post website over concerns about classified information published there.

History Bogarting Its Dissertations

The AHA is calling for a six-year embargo of history dissertations.

Florida Linebacker Barks at K-9 Officer

University of Florida linebacker Antonio Morrison has been suspended after barking at a police dog.

Hundreds of al Qaeda Militants Freed in Iraq Jailbreak

As many as 500 convicted al Qaeda terrorists were released Sunday night as part of a surge of violence that has killed thousands since April.

Sam Nunn’s Daughter Running for His Old Seat

Michelle Nunn is running for her dad’s old Senate seat.

Military Academy Classes Closed for Sequester

Some classes at the service academies have been canceled due to the sequester.

George Zimmerman Rescues Family in Overturned Truck

George Zimmerman is back in the news, this time for saving life rather than taking it.

Sex Addiction Not Real Disorder

There’s no such thing as “sex addiction.”

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Guardian Offers ‘Republican’ Option to Escape Royal Baby News

Max Fisher has spotted a tiny link amidst the Guardian’s navigation options.

Home Brewing Legal in All 50 States

Until this month, America was not truly a free country.

America’s One-Child Policy?

The high cost of raising children is making it difficult for many Americans to have multiple children.

Odd Headline of the Day: Golf Edition

Forbes wins the day with “Phil Mickelson Wins British Open—And California Taxes It.”

Guantanamo Detainees Will Get Parole-Style Hearings—Eventually

A late-night announcement that Gitmo detainees will get hearings raises more questions than it answers.

America Bombs Great Barrier Reef

Marine Harriers dropped four unarmed bombs into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park last week after missing another target.

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Fast Pass Nation

Those with the means can buy their way out of more and more of life’s inconveniences.

Breaking: Top Officers Live in Nice Houses

As Congress eyes the Defense budget for cuts, some are drawing attention to the lavish housing of our top brass.

Obama: Trayvon Martin Could Have Been Me

President Obama has once again weighed in on the Trayvon Martin case in a personal manner.

Hollow Navy?

The United States has far and away the most capable navy on the planet. But it’s not very capable at the moment.

Peter King ‘Not Ruling Out’ Presidential Run; He Should

An overweight Republican from the northeast is thinking about running for president. No, not that one.

If QDR Accomplishes Much, It’ll Be a First

My first piece for RealClearDefense, “Enough with the QDR Hype,” has published.

Bloomberg: Take The Stairs

Michael Bloomberg wants New Yorkers to take the stairs. The bastard.

Should UN Ambassador Have Cabinet Rank?

David Bosco wonders, “Why is the United Nations Ambassador in the Cabinet?”

Yemen’s al Qaeda No. 2 Still Dead

Abu Sufyan al-Azdi, al Qaeda’s number two man in Yemen, is still dead. Or dead again. Or finally dead.

Stevie Wonder Boycotting ‘Stand Your Ground’ States

If Stevie Wonder were still touring, he wouldn’t be making stops in states with “Stand Your Ground” laws.

President Obama Urges Respect for Zimmerman Acquittal; Silent on DOJ Action

The president says we should honor Trayvon Martin by preventing similar tragedies in the future.

Obama Golfs with PTI Team

Tony Kornheiser celebrated becoming a senior citizen by playing a round of golf with the president.

Obama Words on Military Sexual Assault Backfire

President Obama is rightly outraged by a wave of sexual assaults in the military. He unwittingly made them harder to prosecute.

George Zimmerman Now Free, Trayvon Martin Still Dead

The jury likely got it right. That doesn’t mean George Zimmerman didn’t kill Trayvon Martin or that Martin deserved to die.

Miramar Air Show Canceled. Just Because, That’s Why.

The Pentagon has canceled a popular air show even though it operates at a profit and takes place next fiscal year.

Pentagon to Take Draconian Personnel Moves if Sequester Continues

The Defense Department will freeze promotions, cut workers, and suspend training in the face of across-the-board funding cuts.

Twitter Study Misunderstands Twitter

A new study says Twitter doesn’t break news faster than the wires. But nobody claims it does.

Republican Political Suicide Over Immigration Reform

David Brooks warns that failing to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill “could be a tragedy for the country and political suicide for Republicans.”

US Navy Ships Deployed Near Egypt

The US Navy is moving transport ships near Egypt. Just in case.

Syrian Opposition Fractures Further; FSA at War With al Qaeda

Ostensible allies in the fight against the Assad regime, al Qaeda and the Free Syrian Army are killing each other.

Afghan Troops Can’t Maintain Humvees, Either

On the eve of transition to solo operations, Afghan forces can’t do basic logistical functions.

Special Ops Troops’ Marriages Shaky, Survey Shows

A state of perpetual war is incompatible with good mental health and stable family relationships.