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.
McConnell Seems to Rule out Confirming Biden SCOTUS Pick after 2022
He’s in the minority but promises to start obstructing again if that changes.
Coffee is (Mostly) Healthy Again
The indicators are pointing in the direction of caffeine being good for most people.
The State of America’s Political Parties
One party is divided on how to govern and the other is united in not governing.
America’s Poverty Dependence
Our love for cheap goods and services requires lots of people willing to work for very little.
Keystone XL Developer Abandons Project
The project that has been on-again, off-again since 2008 seems to be off for good.
Virginia’s Weird Politics
The Commonwealth is much more diverse than national election returns might indicate.
Unanimous SCOTUS Keeps Immigration Catch-22 in Place
The law and justice are frequently not the same thing.
Biden’s Justice Department and the Press
Vague reporting makes it hard to know whether the latest scandal is scandalous.
Naomi Osaka Quits French Open Rather than Face Reporters
A star player has opted out of a Grand Slam, citing “mental health.”
Nikole Hannah-Jones Suing for Tenure at Place She Doesn’t Work
A truly bizarre controversy at Chapel Hill.
Ryan Says GOP Must Move Past Trump
“If the conservative cause depends on the populist appeal of one personality, or on second-rate imitations, then we’re not going anywhere.”
When Will We Get Back to Normal?
A veteran health reporter says the end is near. But there’s a huge caveat.
SCOTUS Declines Qualified Immunity Challenge
Federal police officers continue to be immune from lawsuits.