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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What Trump Leaves Behind

A lousy column indirectly makes an important point.

Police Shouldn’t Be Anonymous

Cops aren’t soldiers or spies but fellow citizens.

62% of Americans Afraid to Share Political Views

An interesting if frustrating new survey from Cato.

Portland Mayor Tear-Gassed

Federal agents deployed nonlethal force against peaceful demonstrators.

DC Area Schools Not Opening

The lousy hybrid option has been scrapped in favor of a worthless virtual one.

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Cops Should Not Look Like Soldiers

Pentagon officials are speaking out about the militarization of police.

Non-Violent Protests

At what point does a demonstration become something else?

Federal Agents Using Strong-Arm Tactics in America’s Cities

Portland may be a preview of what’s to come.

Biden Well Ahead of Clinton at This Stage

Comparisons with 2016 all work against Trump’s re-election.

John Lewis Dead at 80

A civil rights legend has passed.

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Demography is Destiny

It’s just not immediate.

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Rose Parade, Virginia Football Canceled

Despite hope for a vaccine, officials are canceling large events months in advance.

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NPR Hit Hard by Pandemic

Telecommuting has taken a bite out of an industry built on commuting.

Trump Fires Campaign Manager Again

The President does not like his poll numbers.

Cancelations Are Seldom Permanent

The weirdness of Internet outrage culture.

Is the Death Penalty Unconstitutional?

Dissenters to a denied emergency appeal argue it is.

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Republicans Refuse to Wear Masks

A majority of Americans of every sex, race, education, income, or region do the right thing. With one exception.

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Larry Hogan 2024

Could a blue state governor be the future of the Republican Party?

Commenting Note

A reminder and clarification on site policies.

#NeverTrump Democrats

A movement that has grown beyond recognition.

Trump Commutes Roger Stone’s Sentence

A shocking and yet completely unsurprising development.

PAC-12 Goes Conference-Only

Another small step toward canceling the fall sports calendar.

More McGirt Musings

What has the Supreme Court wrought?

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It’s Not ‘Absurd’ that Colleges are Charging Full Tuition

Online instruction is an inferior product. But it’s more expensive to deliver.

Big Ten and ACC Change Fall Sports Schedules

More dominoes are falling. They won’t be the last.

Trump’s Twitter Tirade

The President of the United States is displeased.

Supreme Court Says Eastern Oklahoma is Indian Country?!

Congress forgot to disestablish a Creek Reservation created by treaty in 1833 and 1856 when it made Oklahoma a state in 1909.

SCOTUS: Trump Not Above Law, Must Release Taxes

A mixed ruling: New York wins, Congress loses–but no release before the election.

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Shepard Smith to Anchor CNBC Newscast

The longtime Fox News host has re-emerged at an unusual spot.

Ivy League Suspends Sports

The hopes of football in the fall are fading fast.

Protestors Getting Hit By Cars

A researcher has documented 66 separate incidents since May 27.

A Democratic Tsunami?

Even Republicans are wondering if President Trump is at his “Katrina moment.”

Supreme Court Expands Religious Impunity

Two rulings greatly expand the ability to evade the law for on Free Exercise grounds.

US Tops 3 Million COVID-19 Cases

Another avoidable milestone.

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Vindman Abruptly Retiring from Army

The soldier who became a national figure for testifying against President Trump has had enough.

Brooks Brothers Bankrupt

The venerable apparel company is having a hard go of it.

Reaction to Letter on Justice and Open Debate Proves its Point

Free speech is not for everyone.

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Traffic Signals Not Racist

Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar.

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Has COVID-19

The president of the country with the second most cases and fatalities has tested positive.

Visas Will be Denied to Online-only Students as Colleges Go Online-only

Harvard joins a growing list of universities who will not offer in-person classes this year.

Famous People Got Loans!

The Paycheck Protection Program protected some interesting paychecks.

Charlie Daniels Dead at 83

The Country Music Hall of Famer is gone.