Posts by James Joyner

James Joyner
About James Joyner
James Joyner is Professor and Department Head of Security Studies at Marine Corps University's Command and Staff College. He's a former Army officer and Desert Storm veteran. Views expressed here are his own. Follow James on Twitter @DrJJoyner.

Nikki Haley’s Unforced Error

A poor answer to a softball question has created unnecessary controversy.

Donald Trump Removed From Maine Ballot

Another state has declared him an insurrectionist.

Where The Gays Are

A breakdown of new survey data.

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The Internet Isn’t Dead

It’s just resting.

Israel-Hamas War’s Massive Destruction

The 21st century’s most brutal conflict and the laws of war.

Biden Pardons Federal and DC Marijuana Users

A small but positive step.

SCOTUS Denies Fast Track of Trump Immunity Claim

They’ve punted to the DC Circuit.

Trump’s Outrageous Statements Helpful With Republican Base

Shocking if unsurprising poll results.

TikTok and the Israel-Hamas War

The popular app is influencing the opinions of its young user base.

Trump the Supreme Loser

He appointed a third of the Justices but has the worst record before them in modern history.

Hitler and OTB

A stroll through the archives.

Comparing Trump to Hitler

The coiner of Godwin’s law gives his blessing.

Colorado Supremes Ban Trump for Insurrection

A historic ruling likely to be overturned.

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Biden Approval at Record Low

He’s at 61 percent disapproval in the lastest Monmouth poll.

Tuesday’s Forum

Masking Didn’t Become Normal

Or did it?

Fake Nikki Haley Boomlet Continues

The media’s favorite Republican is doing better in some polls than the other candidates losing to Trump.

Immigration Roiling Politics Globally

Those seeking to escape the global south are facing resistance from DC to London to Paris.

Trump Doubles Down on Fascism

The Republican frontrunner continues to use Hitler’s language, praise dictators, and lionize traitors.

Sunday’s Forum

Senate Approves Back Pay For Delayed Military Promotions

Doing the right thing after doing the wrong thing.

The Limits of Ideology

John Fetterman says he’s not a progressive.

Guiliani Ordered to Pay $148 Million

A Pyrrhic victory in one of many cases against America’s mayor.

Saturday’s Forum

Biden and Netanyahu at Odds Over Gaza War

The inevitable has happened.

Friday’s Forum

Mickey Mouse Entering Public Domain (Sort Of)

Steamboat Willie is about to be ripe for exploitation.

Republicans Start Biden Impeachment Inquiry

A shameful farce.

Transgender Teachers Suing Florida Over Pronoun Restrictions

The inevitable pushback against the pushback has begun.

New York Gerrymander May Be Back

A never-ending saga of politicians choosing their voters.

Supreme Court to Hear Trump Immunity Case

The highest court has agreed to expedite a ruling on a novel question.

Privacy, Politics, and Porn

The theory of the Internet clashes with its reality.

US Alone In Support For Israel War Effort

World opinion and American opinion diverge significantly.

Lesser-Known Candidates for President

Vermin Supreme and Paperboy Love Prince have as good a chance as Vivek Ramaswamy.

Hunter Biden Indicted for Tax Fraud

He faces up to 17 years in prison.

UN General Secretary Calls for Gaza Cease-Fire

Article 99 meets Catch-22.

Norman Lear, 1922-2023

A television icon is gone at 101.

Tuberville (Mostly) Ends Military Promotion Hold

400-plus general and flag officer promotions went through almost instantaneously.

Wednesday’s Forum

The Nikki Haley Comet

The anti-Trump forces are rallying around the former South Carolina governor and UN ambassador.

Liberal Professors Fleeing Florida

The DeSantis crackdown on academic freedom is having its desired effect.

Monday’s Forum

College Football Playoff Chaos

The four-team Playoff will go out making a lot of folks mad.

Feds Allowed to Talk About Israel-Hamas War!

Sorry, Senator Rubio.

George Santos Expelled

The serial fabulist becomes an ignominious footnote.

Saturday’s Forum

Sandra Day O’Connor, 1930-2023

The first woman to serve on the Supreme Court is gone at 93.

Trump Can Be Sued for Capitol Riots

So says a unanimous DC Circuit Court of Appeals panel.