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.
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Who Pays for COVID Tests?

As workplaces require proof of health status, a new debate has started.

Vaccine Mandates are Popular and (Often) Legal

Despite a rising groundswell of support, the obvious solution to our crisis has not been implemented.

Duterte Says Unvaccinated ‘Can Die Anytime’

The Philippine president is taking a novel approach to the problem.

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden’s Vaccination Speech

The President hit all the right notes.

Delta Essentially a New Coronavirus

Behind the CDC’s messaging debacle.

Ron Popeil, 1935-2021

The longtime TV pitchman is gone.

Who Decides American History?

Legislatures and school boards politicize what our kids are taught.

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Simone Biles and the Ugly Side of Sport

It turns out that the GOAT is a human being.

Punishing the Virtuous to Protect the Jerks

It’s time for our political leaders to grow a spine.

Dusty Hill, 1949-2021

ZZ Top’s longtime bass player is gone.

The Radicalization of Ross Douthat

An interesting podcast conversation.

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden to Announce Vaccine Requirement for Feds

The country’s largest employer is soon going to be less tolerant of the unvaccinated.

Capitol Riots Day 1 Analysis

An emotional day set the tone for the investigation.

Capitol Riots Hearings Start Today with Political Theater

Emotional testimony from police will kick off the event.

One Child, One Vote

J.D. Vance’s cynical suggestion.

Afghan War: Twenty Years For Nothing

Our last-ditch airstrikes only postpone the inevitable.

College Conference Chaos

Texas and Oklahoma have reopened Pandora’s Box.

Biden’s Plunging Job Approval!

Democrats and Independents are losing their enthusiasm. But some perspective is needed.

Cleveland Indians Now Cleveland Guardians

It goes into effect next season.

Talk to Trump Voters!

We’re hurting the feelings of those trying to destroy the country.

The January 6 Commission will be All-Democratic

A chance for a real investigation? Ruined legitimacy?

Is Ben Shapiro NPR in Reverse?

Oh, FFS.

Wednesday’s Forum

Trump Company Made $2.5 Billion During Presidency

But compared to what?

Nicholas Kristof Is Exploring a Run for Oregon Governor

The two-time Pulitzer winner is considering a career change.

Doug Update

What we know thus far.

The Master’s Degree Scam

Most aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on.

F- Biden Signs and Free Speech

I know obscenity when I see it and this ain’t it.

The New Red Scare

Fear of Chinese spies led to a bizarre and illegal operation within the Commerce Department.

Conservatives and Children’s Rights

COVID vaccine hesitancy is just the tip of the iceberg.

The Stupid, Evil Party

It’s not getting any better, folks.

Gypsy Moths No More

Lymantria dispar just doesn’t have the same ring to it.

Billionaires in Space

Magical? Impressive? Or just too much money?

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Everyone Wants 5G; Nobody Wants Towers

NIMBY is still alive and well in the age of the Internet of Things.

Most Unvaccinated Americans are Poor

Almost everyone in households making over $75,000 are protected from COVID.

Doug Mataconis, 1968-2021

The longtime OTB front-pager has passed far too soon.

Heir’s Property and FEMA Relief

Another example of structural racism.

Biden’s Entirely Normal Vacancies

He has nominated only 304 people out 1,200+ that require Senate confirmation.

Amazon ‘Controls Everything You Watch’

The tech giant is even more powerful than you think.

Biden Fires ‘Independent’ Social Security Administrator

President Trump’s destruction of longstanding norms continues under his successor.

President Joe Biden takes notes doing a G7 Leaders’ Virtual Meeting Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in the White House Situation Room. President Joe Biden takes notes doing a G7 Leaders’ Virtual Meeting Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in the White House Situation Room.

Biden’s ‘Promoting Competition’ Order

The President announced a whopping 72 initiatives to rein in corporate power and lower prices.

Saturday’s Forum

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Ranked Choice Voting for Everyone?

It’s not perfect but it beats our usual approach to picking winners and losers.

Masking, Science, and Public Health

Guidance from WHO, CDC, and local governments differs widely and for good reason.

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Has America Reached Peak Vaccination?

The rate at which Americans are getting COVID shots is slowing rapidly.

Religion and the Capitol Attack

What we know about those arrested for the 6 January insurrection.