Posts by 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.
Antiquated Laws Restored in Wake of Roe Reversal
Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban may or may not be back in effect.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill
The most expansive firearms legislation in decades is likely to become law.
Lawyers Win SCOTUS Case, Forced to Leave Firm
A rather bizarre coda to yesterday’s big Supreme Court decision.
Diploma Mills Forced to Forgive $6 Billion in Student Loans
Phoenix, DeVry, and other scam colleges have reached a settlement.
Taking Notes on a Criminal Conspiracy
The Proud Boys, Trump family, and Alex Jones all filmed documentaries of their actions leading up to January 6.
Commercializing Juneteenth
The longstanding celebration that become a national holiday last year is being exploited for profit!
Myths of American Democracy
Tweaking the message and getting out the vote don’t matter as much as strategists think.
Herschel Walker and the Perils of Celebrity Candidates
More ugly revelations about the football hero turned politician.
CNN Boss Eschews ‘Big Lie’ Branding
The new honcho at the original 24 hour news network wants to be more subtle and less alarmest.
John Allen, Illegal Lobbying, and Foreign Influence
The retired general and think tank president is in hot water.
Kavanaugh Stalker Charged with Attempted Murder
A man who claims he was going to kill the Supreme Court Justice is in jail.
The Messaging is Medium
The Democrats have lots of problems. Salesmanship is pretty far down the list.
January 6 Committee Divided on Which Non-Starter Recommendations to Make
They’re taking their eye off the ball.
Turkey the Country Now Türkiye (Bird Still Turkey)
Our ostensible ally is seeking to rebrand itself.
SCOTUS Blocks Texas Social Media Law (for Now)
A slim majority upheld an injunction, kicking the can down the road.
