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.

Democrats Worried About Youngkin

Virginia’s governor has raised a ton of money.

Tuesday’s Forum

The Demise of the Cheap, Small Car

The average new vehicle is now $48,000. And huge.

14th Amendment Solutions

One weird trick could save us from Trump.

Sunday’s Forum

When Does A University Stop Being a University?

West Virginia University may be the canary in the coal mine.

The Quest for a Non-Trump Republican

The Establishment is desperate for an alternative that’s not coming.

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Ukraine May Fall Short

Yet more leaked intelligence gives a gloomy forecast.

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Transwomen Banned from Chess Competition

A decision that makes no obvious sense.

Whither Centrism?

What to call non-crazies who aren’t Democrats?

Which Arm Should You Get Your Vaccine In?

It may actually matter.

The Future of Streaming TV

The current business model is collapsing. It’s about time.

The Georgia Case is Different

It’s the only one that puts all the piece together.

Trump Indicted in Georgia

This makes four.

Monday’s Forum

President Donald J. Trump participates in a FOX News Channel virtual town hall entitled America Together: Returning to Work, with co-moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum live from the Lincoln Memorial Sunday, May 3, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) President Donald J. Trump participates in a FOX News Channel virtual town hall entitled America Together: Returning to Work, with co-moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum live from the Lincoln Memorial Sunday, May 3, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Why America’s News Networks Are So Bad

It’s Nixon’s fault?

Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a meeting on Native American Voting Rights Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in the Vice President’s Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a meeting on Native American Voting Rights Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in the Vice President’s Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House.

Kamala Harris Taking Leading Role in 2024 Campaign

A counterintuitive move.

Trump vs. Bankman-Fried

A seeming case of unequal justice.

Flagship University Arms Race

The oldest state institutions of higher education are spending money to make money.

Friday’s Forum

Robbie Robertson, 1943-2023

The leader of The Band is gone at 80.

Washington and Lee Cancels Lee’s Horse—But Not Lee

A case in misplaced priorities.

Thursday’s Forum

American Physicians Make a Lot of Money!

They average more than any other occupation and considerably more than their European counterparts.

Righting Past Wrongs

Thousands of LGBTQ veterans are seeking to have their discharges upgraded.

Biden Energy Subsidies More Popular Than Projected

The projections were way off—in a good way.

The Injustice of Place

A new book looks at the confluence of geography and disadvantage.

The Town Without Elections Redux

Updating the political saga of Newbern, Alabama.

Televising Trump’s Trial

His lawyers and Democratic lawmakers are urging an exception.

Florida Backs Down, Allows AP Psychology

Sanity has prevailed.

The End of the Power 5 Era

The rapidly changing face of college sports.

Trump Vows to ‘Come After’ Foes

If you thought the first term was bad, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

President Joe Biden talks on the phone with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Monday, May 9, 2022, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden talks on the phone with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Monday, May 9, 2022, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden Wants Federal Workers Back at the Office

A pandemic-inspired perk seems to be going away.

Florida’s School Censorship Runs Into Roadblocks

The state has banned the teaching of science in science classes.

Unenthusiastic Voters Not Donating

The electorate is less alarmed than it was four years ago. Which is good!

The World Is Catching Up

Americans have taken the dominance of the Women’s National Team for granted.

The Biggest Trump Indictment

The one we’ve all been waiting for.

Wednesday’s Forum

America’s Forgotten Empire

Our Pacific territories are giving more than they’re getting.

Public Confidence in Military Lowest in Decades

There has been a steady decline the last five years.

Could Trump Really Be President Again?

It’s not nearly as far-fetched as most of us would like to believe.

How Does This War End?

Russian war crimes have made a diplomatic settlement next to impossible.

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The Good Old Days

Back when people were kinder and man’s word was his bond.

House and Senate on Defense Bill Collision Course

A standoff over social issues may derail a $900 billion budget bill.

Private Ownership of the Commons

The English are having a periodic reassertion of the “right to roam.”

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Trump Charged With Additional Crimes in Documents Case

He is not a master criminal.

US to Cooperate with Hague on Russia War Crimes

President Biden has ended a months-long impasse.

Pentagon Senior Leader Backlog Growing

The standoff with Senator Tuberville is reaching crisis levels.

Sinead O’Connor, 1966-2023

The Irish singer-activist is gone at 56.