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.

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.

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A Return of National Security Republicans?

Several glimmers of hope from the Ukraine funding bill.

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FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements

A massive change to the business environment — if it survives judicial scrutiny.

Wednesday’s Forum

Columbia Israel Divestment Protests Turn Ugly

On-campus classes have been suspended and Jewish students told to find safety.

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The Two Speakers

MAGA Republicans have owned themselves whilst trying to own the libs.

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Terry Anderson, 1947-2024

The AP journalist taken hostage for almost seven years has died.

House Approves $61 Billion Ukraine Aid Package

A win for the good guys and a loss for Trump and Putin.

Trump’s New York Jury

Finding 12 impartial people in a high-profile trial is challenging.

Argentina Applies for NATO Partnership

The Western sphere widens.

TikTok Ban Close. Is it Constitutional?

The courts would likely allow restricting a Chinese data mining operation popular with American teenagers.

Election Violence

It’s no longer just a Third World problem.

Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine War

It’s about time.

Israel Launches Token Retaliatory Strike On Iran

It was the least they could do.

Maine Joins ‘National Popular Vote’ Compact

A longstanding project inches forward.

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Johnson Risks Speakership for Foreign Aid

A set of bills would fund Ukraine, Israel, and other bipartisan priorities while ticking of the MAGA crowd.

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Ukraine Losing and Growing Demoralized

While the West dithers, Russia is doubling down.

SCOTUS Rejects Appeal of BLM Leader Sued For Attack by Protestor

A longstanding precedent may be in jeopardy.

Trump’s Jury

Is it even possible to find 12 impartial citizens to judge a figure so infamous?

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Taxing ‘The Rich’

It’s a relative thing.

Him and 51 Percent of America

An anti-Trump Republican endorses Trump.

Iran’s Intent and Israel’s Next Move

Two related questions.

Thursday Tabs

Some of these have been piling up for a while.

Faith In Democracy on the Decline

People around the world are more skeptical about governing institutions.

Cancer Vaccine Looks Promising

Trials of mRNA treatments are going well.

Arizona Republicans Block Abortion Ban Fix

They can’t help themselves.

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The Great Wealth Transfer!

As the Silents and Boomers die off, their assets will be redistributed.

Colonel Ralph Puckett, 1926-2024

A legendary soldier is gone at 97.

Warren: ‘Ample Evidence’ Israel Committing Genocide

When does humanitarian catastrophe become something more?

Age Inversion in American Politics?

Suddenly, old voters are aligning Democrat and young ones Republican.

Will Biden’s Israel Policy Matter in November?

Many Democrats are worried about the fallout.

It’s Not Rage, It’s Resentment?

Rural Americans are misunderstood!

Biden Could Be Left Off Ohio Ballot

But almost certainly won’t be.

US Preparing for Iranian Retaliatory Strike

The dance continues.

If Inflation is Down, Why Are Prices Up?

Shockingly, most people aren’t economists.

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Biden Ratchets Up Pressure on Israel

A two-level game where unconditional support has conditions.

Nebraska Considers Winner-Take-All Electoral Vote

Partisanship and representation in conflict.

Israel Used AI Machine ‘Lavender’ To Target Hamas

But humans made all the decisions that matter.