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.

Widely-Sold Decongestant Doesn’t Work

A tale of slow-moving bureaucracy.

The Biden Impeachment Tantrum

The inmates are running the asylum.

Tuesday’s Forum

9/11 at 22

Generations of young Americans weren’t alive or have no real memory of the event.

US vs. Google

The Justice Department claims the search giant abused its power.

Biden’s Reverse Midas Touch

His message isn’t getting through. Is it the messenger?

Monday’s Forum

Enshittification of Streaming

How something so promising became so frustrating.

A Tale Of Two Chinas

Its economic bubble has burst, which may make them more dangerous.

Biden Administration Overstepped Bounds on Social Media Pressure

The 5th Circuit upholds a lower court ruling but narrows its scope considerably.

Chinese ‘Exploitation Campaign’

Our pacing threat is hiring military veterans with special skills.

Friday’s Forum

Fight Over Military Promotions Intensifies

There’s no end in sight to an absurd standoff.

Thursday’s Forum

Trump Has Huge Lead With Those Who Won’t Vote

Oh, the irony.

Democrats for Christie

A perennial fantasy has a new standard bearer.

Tuesday’s Forum

When Work Interferes With Work

The push to return to the office comes with domestic consequences.

Sunday’s Forum

Bill Richardson, 1947-2023

The longtime politician and statesman is gone at 75.

Jimmy Buffett, 1946-2023

The Gulf and Western singer, songwriter, and mogul has died at 76.

Trump’s Stranglehold on Republican Voters

The base is remaining loyal to the only candidate they think can beat Biden.

Saturday’s Forum

Et tu, Lexington?

The Economist joins the “Biden is too old” bandwagon.

Is Mitch McConnell Still Fit to Lead?

It’s time for transparency on the Republican Leader’s health.

Donald Trump Promises Retribution if Re-Elected

Yet more evidence of an unfit, unstable candidate.

Mitch McConnell’s Health Woes Continue

The Senate Republican Leader had another concerning incident.

Student Loan Forgiveness Done Right

Helping the victims of degree mills.

Testing Section 3

State election officials are standing by for challenges to Trump’s right to run.

Wednesday’s Forum

More Stupid Poll Tricks

Corrupt and crazy versus old and confused.

Stupid Polling Tricks

Americans don’t want either Trump or Biden! Film at 11.

France’s Crackdown on Religious Garb Expands

The abaya is now banned as well.

When Allies Become Heretics

Call-out culture has become a circular firing squad.

Sunday’s Forum

Indictments Are Hurting Trump

The people want a fast trial and think he’s guilty and should go to jail.

Russia Laundering Propaganda Through Western Media

The US government is fighting back, albeit subtly.

GOP Debate Most-Watched Show on TV

A surpringly large number tuned in to see people who won’t be the nominee.

Schools, Diversity Initiatives, and Parental Rights

There’s an inherent tension in public education.

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Hopefully, just a temporary issue.

War on Skiplagging Escalates

The airlines hate hidden city ticketing and are cracking down.

First Republican Debate of 2024 Season

Vivek Ramaswamy’s national coming out party was, well, interesting.

Yevgeny Prigozhin Assassinated

The Wagner chief is presumed dead after his plane was shot down.

Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo Under Investigation

The DC district attorney’s office is looking into allegations of masssive tax fraud.

Wednesday’s Forum

John Warnock, 1940-2023

The Adobe cofounder who revolutionized printing is gone at 82.

China’s Flailing Economy

Xi’s government is taking a drastically different approach to the slowdown.

Democrats Worried About Youngkin

Virginia’s governor has raised a ton of money.

Tuesday’s Forum