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.

Civility Strained by Coronavirus

We’re a long, long way from normal.

Saturday’s Forum

The world was angry. The world was mean.

US Unemployment at Record Highs

More Americans are out of work than at any time since the Great Depression.

Dave Dilegge, 1956-2020

The founder of Small Wars Journal passed Saturday.

President Donald J. Trump displays his signature on a proclamation making the month of May Older Americans Month, during the America’s Seniors event Thursday, April 30, 2020, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour) President Donald J. Trump displays his signature on a proclamation making the month of May Older Americans Month, during the America’s Seniors event Thursday, April 30, 2020, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)

Trump Pushing to Open Economy Soon

“Will some people be affected badly? Yes.”

Richard Friedman Dead at 79

He revolutionized how we think of male homosexuality.

75 Percent of Democrats Happy with Biden

The Tara Reade allegations haven’t hurt the presumptive nominee with the party.

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)

There is No Plan

A sober assessment of President Trump’s plan to get the country running again.

Don Shula Dead at 90

The coaching legend led the 1972 Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in NFL history.

Sunday’s Forum

Have at it.

The Language of Sexual Violence

We need a better vocabulary for treating the spectrum between rude and horrific.

Kim Jong Un Makes Public Appearance

The reports of the the North Korean dictator’s death have been greatly exaggerated.

Saturday’s Forum

Do we even have weekends anymore?

Joe Biden Denies Tara Reade Allegations

The presumptive Democratic nominee says, “They aren’t true. This never happened.”

Who Pays for Coronavirus Losses?

Some inchorent musings about a massive question.

Justin Amash Running for Libertarian Nomination

The erstwhile Tea Party Republican is making a run for President.

COVID-19 Has Killed More Americans Than Vietnam War

Another grim milestone. It won’t be the last.

Schools Under Pressure to Re-open

Until our kids go back to school, we can’t go back to work.

SCOTUS Rules Congress Can’t Reneg on ObamaCare Insurer Bailout

An 8-1 rebuke from the nation’s highest court.

Undercounting COVID Deaths

The counting methodology is flawed and that’s assuming honest reporting.

Sunday’s Forum

The beginning of another week. Or is it the end?

President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, listens as William N. Bryan, science and technology advisor to the DHS Secretary, delivers remarks and answers questions from members of the press during a coronavirus task force briefing Thursday, April 23, 2020, in the James S. Brady White House Press Briefing Room. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, listens as William N. Bryan, science and technology advisor to the DHS Secretary, delivers remarks and answers questions from members of the press during a coronavirus task force briefing Thursday, April 23, 2020, in the James S. Brady White House Press Briefing Room. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)

Trump May Have Fewer Coronavirus Briefings

It’s about damned time.

Man Whose Twin Brother Died from Spanish Flu Dies from COVID-19

A seemingly impossible coincidence.

The Grim Reality

This isn’t likely to end any time soon.

Saturday’s Forum

It’s that time again.

Working Longer During the Pandemic

Contrary to some expectations, Americans are logging three extra hours of work a day.

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What if Kim Jong Un is Dead?

Some informed speculation.

Thanks, Celebrities

Harsh. But fair?

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participate in a tree planting ceremony in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day Wednesday, April 22, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks) President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participate in a tree planting ceremony in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day Wednesday, April 22, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

Trump in Trouble

Things are not looking good.

Some States Reopening Too Soon

We’re putting people in an impossible position.

White House Coronavirus Update Briefing President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House COVID-19 Coronavirus task force, delivers remarks and answers questions from members of the press during a coronavirus update briefing Thursday, April 16, 2020, in the James S. Brady White House Press Briefing Room. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) White House Coronavirus Update Briefing President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House COVID-19 Coronavirus task force, delivers remarks and answers questions from members of the press during a coronavirus update briefing Thursday, April 16, 2020, in the James S. Brady White House Press Briefing Room. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)

Candor on COVID a Firing Offense

President Trump can’t handle the truth.

Second Wave Worst Than the First?

The CDC director predicts a double whammy when flu season hits.

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When Unemployment Pays More Than Your Job

Unintended consequences of a necessary policy.

Wednesday’s Forum

Transmit the message to the receiver.

Fifteen 9/11s

Another grim milestone.

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That’s Not How It Works

Bad journalism is not needed right now.

Michelle Obama Shouldn’t Be Vice President

Especially for Joe Biden.

Fairfax Schools Give Incompetence a Bad Name

A fiasco wrapped in a clusterfuck.

Monday’s Forum

Not playing games.

White House Coronavirus Update Briefing President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House COVID-19 Coronavirus task force, delivers remarks and answers questions from members of the press during a coronavirus update briefing Thursday, April 16, 2020, in the James S. Brady White House Press Briefing Room. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) White House Coronavirus Update Briefing President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House COVID-19 Coronavirus task force, delivers remarks and answers questions from members of the press during a coronavirus update briefing Thursday, April 16, 2020, in the James S. Brady White House Press Briefing Room. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)

“LIBERATE” Minnesota, Michigan and Virginia

The President is issuing dangerous statements.

The End of China’s Growth?

Or just a bump in the road?

Eleven 9/11s

Another grim milestone

WHO Says Limit Alcohol Consumption During Pandemic

Next thing you know, they’ll tell us to eat vegetables.

White House Coronavirus Update Briefing President Donald J. Trump listens as a White House video plays the media’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) during an update briefing Monday, April 13, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen) White House Coronavirus Update Briefing President Donald J. Trump listens as a White House video plays the media’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) during an update briefing Monday, April 13, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen)

Trump Threatens to Adjourn Congress to Get Appointees In

The President is learning more about the Constitution every day.

Joe Biden as the Next George H.W. Bush?

Dan Drezner makes an interesting comparison.

Food Shortages in Our Future

The bad news keeps on coming.

COVID-19 Will Lead to Surge in Measles Deaths

Global vaccination programs have halted amid the pandemic.