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.

Stupid Polling Tricks

Americans don’t want either Trump or Biden! Film at 11.

France’s Crackdown on Religious Garb Expands

The abaya is now banned as well.

When Allies Become Heretics

Call-out culture has become a circular firing squad.

Sunday’s Forum

Indictments Are Hurting Trump

The people want a fast trial and think he’s guilty and should go to jail.

Russia Laundering Propaganda Through Western Media

The US government is fighting back, albeit subtly.

GOP Debate Most-Watched Show on TV

A surpringly large number tuned in to see people who won’t be the nominee.

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Schools, Diversity Initiatives, and Parental Rights

There’s an inherent tension in public education.

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Hopefully, just a temporary issue.

War on Skiplagging Escalates

The airlines hate hidden city ticketing and are cracking down.

First Republican Debate of 2024 Season

Vivek Ramaswamy’s national coming out party was, well, interesting.

Yevgeny Prigozhin Assassinated

The Wagner chief is presumed dead after his plane was shot down.

Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo Under Investigation

The DC district attorney’s office is looking into allegations of masssive tax fraud.

Wednesday’s Forum

John Warnock, 1940-2023

The Adobe cofounder who revolutionized printing is gone at 82.

China’s Flailing Economy

Xi’s government is taking a drastically different approach to the slowdown.

Democrats Worried About Youngkin

Virginia’s governor has raised a ton of money.

Tuesday’s Forum

The Demise of the Cheap, Small Car

The average new vehicle is now $48,000. And huge.

14th Amendment Solutions

One weird trick could save us from Trump.

Sunday’s Forum

When Does A University Stop Being a University?

West Virginia University may be the canary in the coal mine.

The Quest for a Non-Trump Republican

The Establishment is desperate for an alternative that’s not coming.

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Ukraine May Fall Short

Yet more leaked intelligence gives a gloomy forecast.

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Transwomen Banned from Chess Competition

A decision that makes no obvious sense.

Whither Centrism?

What to call non-crazies who aren’t Democrats?

Which Arm Should You Get Your Vaccine In?

It may actually matter.

The Future of Streaming TV

The current business model is collapsing. It’s about time.

The Georgia Case is Different

It’s the only one that puts all the piece together.

Trump Indicted in Georgia

This makes four.

Monday’s Forum

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Why America’s News Networks Are So Bad

It’s Nixon’s fault?

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Kamala Harris Taking Leading Role in 2024 Campaign

A counterintuitive move.

Trump vs. Bankman-Fried

A seeming case of unequal justice.

Flagship University Arms Race

The oldest state institutions of higher education are spending money to make money.

Friday’s Forum

Robbie Robertson, 1943-2023

The leader of The Band is gone at 80.

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Washington and Lee Cancels Lee’s Horse—But Not Lee

A case in misplaced priorities.

Thursday’s Forum

American Physicians Make a Lot of Money!

They average more than any other occupation and considerably more than their European counterparts.

Righting Past Wrongs

Thousands of LGBTQ veterans are seeking to have their discharges upgraded.

Biden Energy Subsidies More Popular Than Projected

The projections were way off—in a good way.

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The Injustice of Place

A new book looks at the confluence of geography and disadvantage.

The Town Without Elections Redux

Updating the political saga of Newbern, Alabama.

Televising Trump’s Trial

His lawyers and Democratic lawmakers are urging an exception.

Florida Backs Down, Allows AP Psychology

Sanity has prevailed.

The End of the Power 5 Era

The rapidly changing face of college sports.

Trump Vows to ‘Come After’ Foes

If you thought the first term was bad, you ain’t seen nothing yet.