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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Tim Walz’ Military Record Redux

Some additional (and longwinded) perspective.

No Joe-mentum

The Democrats are in a good place heading into their convention.

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Judge Rules Google is a Monopoly

The search giant lost a major court battle. What’s next?

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Too Many Laws?

A Supreme Court Justice says our laws and regulations are out of control.

Harris Has a Slight Lead

The reset is real.

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assasinated in Iran

A bold strike that threatens to escalate a regional war.

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Police Hiring Practices

Most departments have shockingly little screening of their officers.

William Calley, 1943-2024

One of the most notorious war criminals in American history is dead at 80.

Biden’s Supreme Court Reform Plan Redux

Perfectly sensible suggestions that are unconstitutional, politically infeasible, or both.

The Gender Wars

They’re apparently ongoing. Who knew?

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

News Travels Faster

Five minutes is an eternity in the current information environment.

Spamming For Support

I question the strategy.

Wounded Knee Medals Redux

New information has changed my thinking on this.

Saturday’s Forum

Harris’ Dilemma

Running for President as Vice President is uniquely challenging.

Defense Department to Review Wounded Knee Medals

An understandable but wrongheaded action.

The Changing Spotlight

An odd juxtaposition in the major press.

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Pronouncing the Veep’s Name

Apparently even she gets it wrong.

A Rebooted Race II

A fresh choice provides room for movement.

A Rebooted Race

We’re back to Square 1.

DEI Candidates

Is all diversity created equal?

Vice President Kamala Harris attends a meeting with President Joe Biden and their “Investing in America” Cabinet to discuss the Administration’s economic agenda, Friday, May 5, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a meeting with President Joe Biden and their “Investing in America” Cabinet to discuss the Administration’s economic agenda, Friday, May 5, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

The Harris Coronation

It’s logical, maybe even inevitable. But is it a good idea?

President Joe Biden wears his aviator sunglasses while working at the Resolute Desk, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the Oval Office. President Joe Biden wears his aviator sunglasses while working at the Resolute Desk, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the Oval Office.

Biden Drops Re-Election Bid

A development as shocking as it was inevitable.

Sorkin’s Fantasy

What if 2024 was a “West Wing” episode?

Bob Newhart, 1929-2024

The legendary comedian is gone at 94.

Forced Relocation of Migrants

Cruelty with compound interest.

Israel-Iran Proxy War Expands to Yemen

The fight has now expanded to a third front.

Sunday Tabs

President Joe Biden talks to reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, for his trip to Europe. President Joe Biden talks to reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, for his trip to Europe.

Biden in Black and White

The President’s support is considerably stronger among Black Democrats.

Trump Being Trump

Even getting shot, he can’t pretend to be a unifying force for long.

MAGA is Getting More MAGA

Trump’s second term would be much worse than his first.

Democrats Overwhelmingly Want Biden Off Ticket

Efforts to oust him from the race have picked up steam.

Biden’s Supreme Court Plan

Some interesting, if unworkable, ideas.

Trump Picks J.D. for V.P

Doubling down on the MAGA.

The Shot Heard Round the World

Did Trump’s stoic reaction win him the election?

Trump Assassination Attempt Update

We don’t know much but the early details are all too familiar.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, 1928-2024

“Dr. Ruth” is gone at 96.

Richard Simmons, 1948-2024

The1980s fitness icon is gone at 76.

The Trump Assassination Attempt

A shocking if perhaps unsurprising development.

Weekend Tabs

Polls, Damn Polls, and Aggregators

There’s something for everyone in the post-debate surveys.

Biden Press Conference Doesn’t Stop Bleeding

A relatively strong performance doesn’t change the narrative.

Clooney and Pelosi Join ‘Replace Biden’ Effort

The President’s demand that Democrats shut up and rally behind him is going unheeded.

Thursday’s Forum

We’re Stuck With Biden

Democrats desperate for a different nominee are falling in line as the President refuses to go.

Polls Continue Trumpward Shift

The slide continues.