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.
HASC Approves ‘Space Corps’ within Air Force
The Democratic-controlled House has settled on the worst possible option.
Stopping Climate Change Means Changing Our Lifestyle
How much sacrifice in our consumer culture is it worth to save the planet?
How Newspapers Killed Themselves
We all know the Internet broke the monopoly on classified advertising. Here’s the rest of the story.
Congressional Oversight is not Overreach
While the scope of Federal power has expanded beyond the ken of the Framers, this is not an example.
Jon Stewart Blasts Congress for Indifference to 9/11 First Reponders
Almost eighteen years after the greatest terrorist attack on our country, we haven’t taken care of those who risked it all.
New York Times Editorial Cartoons Gone
America’s Newspaper of Record has decided the backlash isn’t worth it.
Congress Again Defers Raising Its Pay
The politics is understandable but the result is damaging to the country.
Biden Not Only Democrat Lifting Language for Websites
The original ‘scandal’ was silly. The follow-up is sillier.
New Biden Plagiarism Scandal
While mildly embarrassing, it’s unlikely to have much impact on the race.
Republican Apocalypse … Now?
David Brooks joins the long line of commenters predicting the GOP’s demise.
The Pentagon and White House are Not People and Don’t Do Things
A misleading, annoying media trope that needs to go away.
‘Florida Man’ Has Feelings, Too
Strong public records laws, not an excess of weirdness, has driven a sad meme.
North Korean Nuclear Officials Reportedly Executed
A thinly-sourced but utterly believable tale of evil.
National Spelling Bee Ends in 8-Way Tie
Having exhausted their word list and the competitors, the contest ended with octo-champs.
Democrats to Raise Qualification Bar for Third Debate
The party’s presidential wannabes have until September 12 to demonstrate a pulse.
Biden and the Crime Bill
The Democratic frontrunner is being wrongly blamed for an explosion in the prison population.
Men, Work, and Self-Worth
Most of us define ourselves largely through our jobs. That’s increasingly a problem.
EU Elections Show Continued Voter Frustrations
The transatlantic rejection of elite consensus that began with Brexit continues.
Naomi Wolf’s New Book a Complete Misunderstanding
An author’s greatest nightmare unfolded on live radio.
Bernie Sanders the Millionaire
There are many things to dislike about the Democratic socialist from Vermont. Hypocrisy isn’t among them.
Is San Francisco’s Gentrification Such a Bad Thing?
The city by the Bay is rapidly transforming. Should we lament that?
Jimmy Carter’s Rennaissance?
Some 2020 Democratic hopefuls are turning to a surprising source for counsel.
Louisana’s Democratic Governor to Sign Abortion Ban
Jon Bel Edwards is a reminder that our divide is cultural, not just partisan.
Tony Robbins Accused of Harassment and Malpractice
America’s leading motivational speaker and self-help guru is coming under fire.
Guardian Drops Neutrality in Climate Crisis Reporting
Gone are ‘climate change’ and ‘skeptic.’ In are ‘global heating’ and ‘denier.’
Sanders Calls for Private Charter School Ban
I’m not sure his solution is correct or even legal. But the problem is very real.
Trump’s Crazy Immigration Plan
The President unveiled some incoherent ideas yesterday that have no chance of becoming law.
