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.

Police Perception and Race

A recent poll provides interesting insights.

The 6 January Commission and the Filibuster

Could this be the straw that broke the camel’s back?

Republicans and the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

A third of the party’s Members of Congress voted against a popular bill.

The BBC-Bashir-Diana Scandal

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Reflections on Reflecting

An artist engages with her critic.

New York State and City Join Forces Against Trump

Separate investigations are merging, with a criminal component being added.

Contractor Illegally Funneled $150K to Susan Collins’ Re-election Fund

An over-eager supporter or something more sinister?

Demi Lovato’s Pronouns

The singer now wishes to be referred to as “they.”

$15 Minimum Wage for Soldiers?

Our junior enlisted members make far less than that.

CDC Shakeup Presaged Mask Order

The politics of science comes full circle.

Retail Employees as Vaccine Police

The new CDC guidelines raise some serious questions.

Israel’s Wanton Aggression

A reckless campaign of violence has now targeted American journalists.

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Half-Mast or Half-Assed?

A powerful symbol has been robbed of its significance.

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Unmasked Stupidity in Congress

Speaker Pelosi and House Republicans are waging separate battles with science.

Damon Weaver Dead at 23

The budding journalist interviewed President Obama as an 11-year-old.

Marine Corps Major Arrested for Capitol Riot

A serving officer was arrested for his part in events of 6 January

CDC Green Lights Vaccinated Folks

Great news—with a rather huge caveat.

Amazon Wins EU Tax Haven Case

For now, at least, it can shift millions of its earnings to Luxembourg.

Ransomware Attack Causes Fuel Shortage

The Southeast has been hit especially hard.

The Broadband Gap

Huge swaths of the country are underserved.

The Vaccine Hesitant are Primarily Non-Voters

New polling provides useful insights into the problem.

US Had 9 Mass Shootings This Weekend

A shocking yet unsurprising statistic.

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How Long Should the Dead Rule?

Should wills have an expiration date?

Classifying Countries by Income

What constitutes a “low income” or “high income” country?

Conservatives and Critical Race Theory

The latest bogey man is likely not well understood.

President Donald J. Trump participates in a FOX News Channel virtual town hall entitled America Together: Returning to Work, with co-moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum live from the Lincoln Memorial Sunday, May 3, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) President Donald J. Trump participates in a FOX News Channel virtual town hall entitled America Together: Returning to Work, with co-moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum live from the Lincoln Memorial Sunday, May 3, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

The Fox News Effect?

Republicans are more partisan—and distrustful of government—than Democrats.

Vaccine Patent Rights

Should live-saving drugs be protected intellectual property?

The Politicization of Math Class

The least controversial subject in school is suddenly controversial.

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Following the Science Isn’t Our Nature

The reaction to the pandemic has long since been about much more than the pandemic.

Florida Mother-Daughter Face Jail for Stealing Homecoming Election

A typical case of American blind justice.

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US Births Drop Sixth Year Straight

We’re at the lowest rate in generations.

Chauvin Juror Participated in BLM Protest, Lied About It

Getting an impartial jury in an internationally-famous case is next to impossible.

FDA Set to Approve Pfizer for 12 and Up

The least vulnerable Americans will soon be vaccinated.

Cadets participate in the Class of 2019 Graduation Parade, May 24, 2019, at West Point. (Matthew Moeller/Army) Cadets participate in the Class of 2019 Graduation Parade, May 24, 2019, at West Point. (Matthew Moeller/Army)

Thomas: Overturn Feres Doctrine

The Supreme Court justice least concerned with precedent wants to overturn a longstanding one.

The Big Lie Has Become a Litmus Test

Republicans who admit Joe Biden won the election fair and square are being driven from the party.

Joe Manchin’s Houseboat

The flagship of the centrist Navy is both a throwback and a sign of what’s wrong with the Senate.

Ralph Puckett Gets Medal of Honor 70 Years Too Late

The 94-year-old legend is finally getting his due.

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Growing Up Too Slowly?

If the younger generation seems to be maturing later, there are good reasons.

Biden Strikes Bipartisan Tone

The President used his first speech to Congress as an attempt to unite the country.

Thursday’s Forum

President Joe Biden poses with the Biden family dogs Champ and Major Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in the Oval Office of the White House. President Joe Biden poses with the Biden family dogs Champ and Major Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in the Oval Office of the White House.

Biden’s American Families Plan

The President is about to roll out another massive spending plan.