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.
Working Longer During the Pandemic
Contrary to some expectations, Americans are logging three extra hours of work a day.
WHO Says Limit Alcohol Consumption During Pandemic
Next thing you know, they’ll tell us to eat vegetables.
Trump Threatens to Adjourn Congress to Get Appointees In
The President is learning more about the Constitution every day.
COVID-19 Will Lead to Surge in Measles Deaths
Global vaccination programs have halted amid the pandemic.
Virginia’s Stunning Transformation
A disgraced governor is signing a wave of progressive legislation
No, We’re Not Living in the 19th Century
The pandemic is massively more livable given modern technology.
Wisconsin Voting Results Won’t Be Known for a Week
An irrelevant judicial order is being enforced for no apparent reason.
Wisconsin’s Election Mess
The state is voting during the high point of a global pandemic because Republicans forced it.
SECNAV Says Fired Captain ‘Naive or Stupid’
Thomas Modly, the acting Secretary of the Navy, has embarrassed himself and must go.
Most Americans Still Not Staying at Home
Social distancing is helping but too many aren’t taking it seriously enough.
Navy Fires Captain for Calling Attention to Navy Inaction
A public health crisis turns into a public relations crisis.
White House Warned of Pandemic in September?
President Trump has made plenty of mistakes handling this crisis. Let’s not invent dubious ones.