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.

Reaching The Undecideds

They are not like you and me.

Trump a Dancing Fool

Contrary to widespread perception, white men can in fact dance.

How The Nobel Came to Be Prized

In the end there can be only one.

Are We Seeing a Realignment?

Subtle demographic changes may have created a tipping point.

The Origins of Columbus Day

The violence perpetrated by its namesake is well known. The violence that led to its creation, less so.

Columbus Day Forum

Ignore The Polls?!

They won’t tell you who’s going to be President. They’re still useful.

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Disinformation, Dystopia, and Disillusion

Bizarre conspiracy theories shared by powerful people are immune to fact checking.

Electoral College Insanity: Florida Edition

Trump is significantly outpeforming his 2020 results in New York and Florida. It doesn’t matter.

No Kings Act and Judicial Supremacy

Was Marbury v. Madison a mistake?

The Immigration Backlash

Democrats and Republicans alike are less supportive than they were four years ago.

Trump’s Normal Abnormalcy

The 45th President and the press, part a million.

The Middle East War No One Wanted

After years of proxy battles, Israel and Iran are on the brink of a direct fight.

A VP Debate That Changed Nothing

A mild-mannered JD Vance out-debated a nervous Tim Walz. It won’t matter.

John Amos, 1939-2024

The actor known for “Good Times,” “Roots,” and “The West Wing” is gone at 84.

Iran Fires ~180 Missiles at Israel

Breaking News

Israel Invades Lebanon

US and regional leaders are hoping for a limited operation.

Pete Rose, 1941-2024

The Hit King is gone at 83.

Jimmy Carter Turns 100

The 39th President hits the century mark.

Dikembe Mutombo, 1966-2024

The basketball great and humanitarian is gone too soon.

Kris Kristofferson, 1936-2024

The legendary singer, songwriter, and actor is gone at 88.

Lawful But Unethical Orders

Should military officers substitute their judgment for the Commander-in-Chief’s?

Nasrallah Killing Fallout

What we know a day later.

Port Strike Could Cripple Economy

Yet another plot twist in Campaign 2024.

Trump’s Plans to Use Justice Department for Vengeance

A chilling feature from the Wall Street Journal.

Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed

The Israeli military says they got their man after years of intelligence collection.

The Other Undecided Voters

They have a preference but may not vote.

Eric Adams Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges

The first sitting New York City mayor to be so honored.

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Manchin, Sinema Pan Harris Filibuster Promise

The two most annoying Senators in the Democratic caucus are at it again.

Republican Electoral College Advantage May Be Shrinking

The skews may offset.

The Elusive ‘Likely Voter’

Where the science and art of polling intersect.

Pager Bombs and Just War

The leading scholar on the subject dissents.

I Never Thought the Leopards Would Eat MY Face

Taliban Edition

Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah’s Military Commander and Several Deputies

A massive follow-up to the exploding communications devices.

Paths to Electoral College Victory

Does it really all come down to Pennsylvania?

Israeli Pager Attack Update

My thoughts on what we know now.

Hundreds Wounded in Pager Sabotage

A massive Israeli operation. To what end?

Wednesday’s Forum

Trump Target of Second Assassination Attempt

The would-be gunman was captured before he could get off a shot.

Electoral College Bias

It could all come down to Pennsylvania.

Dumb Critique or Dumbest Critique?

Some Democrats are unhappy Harris is touting the endorsement of the Cheneys.

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Harris to Cut Degree Requirements

A modest proposal for Civil Service reform.

Pope Francis Makes Perfect the Enemy of the Good

The US Presidential election pits “two evils” who are “against life.”

Saturday’s Forum

North Carolina Removes RFK Jr From Ballot

A bizarre court decision requires violating state and federal law.

The Undecided Voter: Iconoclast Edition

Alan Dershowitz is trying to make up his mind.

The Indecisive Undecided Voter

These people are frustrating.

A Very Different Debate

Donald Trump fared considerably worse against a cogent opponent.

What If It Wasn’t Tyreek Hill?

A superstar athlete’s treatment by police raises troubling questions.

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Sanewashing Trump Redux

Why press coverage of the former and possibly future President doesn’t match the reality.