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.

Biden’s Morehouse Speech

After weeks of protest, a solid effort.

Iran’s President and Foreign Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash

A shocking development amidst regional turmoil.

China’s Gray Zone Activities

It’s more than competition but less than war.

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When is Taco a Sandwich?

It depends.

Scottie Scheffler Arrested on Way to PGA

A truly bizarre spectacle.

Abbott Pardons Man Who Killed BLM Protestor

A gross miscarriage of justice.

Sony Puts AI Companies ‘On Notice’

We’re about to test the limits of existing copyright law.

Brown v. Board at 70

Seven decades after de jure segregation was outlawed, de facto segregation is alive and well.

School District Settles with Teacher Fired for Refusing to Use Preferred Pronouns

We need to put this nonsense to rest, stat.

The Day After in Gaza

The Israeli government has no plan. Its defense minister does.

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War, Maturity, and Necessity

Are we avoiding facing hard truths?

Biden Rejects Commission on Presidential Debates

The President wants an alternative schedule and format.

Biden’s China Trade War

He’s ratcheted up what Trump started but also shifted focus.

UN Radically Lowers Gaza Casualty Estimate (Or Maybe Not)

The release of a second set of figures has created a lot of hyperbole.

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Is Political Polling Still Useful?

Compared to any available alternative, yes.

Airlines Using AI For Good

The skies are getting a little friendlier thanks to technology.

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Killing the Ad-Based Web

Its time has passed.

Trump’s Increasingly Unhinged Rallies

Yesterday’s New Jersey speech was something to behold.

Trump Likely Committed $100 Million Tax Fraud

Shady accounting practices from well before he entered politics are coming back to bite him in the ass.

OTB Status Update

Things are looking up.

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Real Military Spending

An interesting analysis by The Economist.

Banning Service Fees

California is leading the way on a wildly popular initiative.

US Says Israel Likely Committed War Crimes

A Congressionally-mandated report finds “reasonable” evidence but acknowledges limitations.

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Toward a Functional Congress

Democrats are helping the Republican Speaker tame his nihilist wing.

FreedomWorks Shuts Down

MAGA has eaten the Tea Party.

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Biden Holding Up Israel Arms Shipments

Is Rafah the breaking point?

Randy Travis ‘Gets Voice Back’ Using AI

A technological miracle with obvious potential for abuse.

No End in Sight for Gaza War

There is no obvious better state of the peace acceptable to both parties.

Hamas, Human Shields, and International Law

War crime does pay.

Hamas Accepts Ceasefire That’s Almost Certainly Unacceptable to Israel

Neither side is willing to give up on its war aims just yet.

The Real Star Wars Films

Restored versions of the original movies are now available in 4K. They’re likely not legal.

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Stupid Index Tricks

The United States has less press freedom than 54 countries. Or does it?

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Congressional Typologies

Grouping House Members by their voting patterns.

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Biden: We Welcome Immigrants!

A minor gaffe is overshadowing a more complicated story.

When a Company is Bigger Than its Country

Novo Nordisk is worth more than home country’s Denmark annual GDP.

The ‘Outside Agitator’ Trope

It’s been around for a very long time.

Worry Polarization

Americans are concerned about very different things.

Campus Crackdowns Escalate

Police have been brought at universities across the country.

Israelis United Behind War Effort

This is only “one alternative, and this is being murdered.”

RFK Jr.’s Appeal

He’s more than just a kook.

Trump’s Second Term

The NYT is going all-in painting it as “far more radical, vindictive and unchecked” than the first.

Politics, Memory, and Reality

Americans look back more fondly on the Trump economy than they did in 2020.

Trump’s Increasingly Fascistic Speeches

A disturbing dissection in the NYT Magazine.

Biden Has Lowest Approval in History, Should Still Win

A famed political forecaster doesn’t believe the polls.

Colleges and Anti-Israel Protests

Administrations are struggling to handle the biggest wave of student protests in generations.

DOT Requires Automatic Refunds of Airline Fees

Ending one of the big hassles of flying.

Harvey Weinstein’s New York Conviction Overturned

He’s still a convicted felon in California, though.