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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Mueller Doesn’t Deliver

Everything you always wanted in a hearing. And less.

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Mark A.R. Kleiman, 1951-2019

A great public intellectual, pioneering blogger, and all-around good man is gone.

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Antifa Terrorist Killed While Attempting to Blow Up ICE Facility

A strangely under-publicized story.

Trump Immune from ‘Racism’ Charge?

The President’s approval is up and disapproval down after the latest incidents.

Democrats Way Behind in Fundraising Again

The DNC has $9.3 million to the RNC’s $44 million.

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The Russia-Right Wing Talking Point Cycle

How insidious talking points spread in the modern media environment.

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Trump’s Electoral College Advantage Growing

He could lose the popular vote by an even larger margin in 2020—and still coast to re-election.

Why Republican Leaders Won’t Condemn Trump

Some agree with him. Many others are cowards. But there’s more to it.

Republicans Learned Right Lesson from 2012, Went Wrong Direction

What happened to “building a lasting relationship within the African American community”?

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Trump Doubles Down on Stupid

The President is defending his racist tweets against four Democratic Congresswomen, calling them Communists who hate America.

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Norah O’Donnell Latest to Fill Walter Cronkite’s Chair

Anchoring of CBS Evening News is not what it used to be.

Who’s Tennis’ GOAT?

Arguably, the three dominant players of today are 1-2-3.

Threatened Immigration Raids Haven’t Happened

Another case where the cruelty is the point?

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Anti-ICE Protestors Replace US Flag with Mexican Flag

A symbolic gesture sure to backfire

Tennessee Governor Honors KKK Founder (As Law Requires)

Republican Bill Lee is coming under fire for continuing an annual tradition.

Trump Elevating 3-Star Admiral to CNO

In a move sure to ruffle feathers, the President is bypassing all of the Navy’s four-star admirals for the next service chief.

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Biden Exploited Tax Loophole on Book Income

President Obama wanted to end it but his former VP used it to his advantage.

Trump Emoluments Suit Dismissed Over Standing

A federal appeals court has ruled that DC and Maryland officials have no right to bring the suit.

$15 Minimum Wage Would Do More Harm Than Good

The Congressional Budget Office assesses several reform proposals.

Cameras and Scanning: A Case Study

Detroit shows how modern technology can lead to a virtual police state.

Ross Perot, Presidential Spoiler, Dead at 89

The independent who upended the 1992 Presidential race has passed.

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No, Swalwell Won’t Be the Last Democrat to Exit

A silly story for the silly season.

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Jeffrey Epstein and Guilt by Association

A weird media narrative has formed.

Eric Swalwell Drops Out of Race Nobody Knew He Was Running

We won’t have a little-known Congressman from somewhereoranother to kick around any more.

Trump’s Polling in Perspective

While significantly more Americans disapprove of his job performance than approve, recovery is still possible.

Incoming Navy Chief to Retire After Scandal

Adm. William Moran had been set to become Chief of Naval Operations in three weeks.

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Trump Approval at Record Highs (But Still Terrible)

Nearly half the country thinks he’s not a terrible President.

1975 Warren vs 1975 Biden on Busing

A law review article written when the former was a student provides an interesting contrast.

Are Our Critics and Commentators too White?

Should the pundit class look more like America?

Summertime in Alaska, it’s 90 Above

Anchorage had record high temperatures yesterday.

Whither Green Eyeshade Conservatives?

We could use a man like Herbert Hoover again.

No, the Supreme Court isn’t about to Stop Congress from Delegating to the Executive

A law professor reads too much into a cryptic concurrence.

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Harris Softens Busing Stance

The surging candidate seems to be trying to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

Justin Amash Leaves GOP with BothSides Op-ed

The Republican Party is ruining the country. But so are the Democrats?

Census Won’t Have Citizenship Question

The Trump Administration has officially conceded to the rule of law.

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Postal Service Pushing Massive Wage and Benefit Cuts

Under pressure to cut costs and unable to cut services, the workers are the likely victims.

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