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.

Evander Holyfield Bests Mitt Romney in Boxing Match

A five-time heavyweight champion has beaten a rich politician in a bizarre charity event.

Former Egyptian President Morsi Sentenced to Death

Mohammed Morsi, Egypt’s first truly-elected president, has been sentenced to death by the government which ousted him in a coup.

Navy Secretary Doubling Maternity Leave to 12 Weeks, Lowering Weight Standards

Ray Mabus is trying to make serving in the Navy and Marine Corps more attractive to women.

2016 A Close, Noncompetitive Election?

Once again, only six or seven states are likely to matter.

40-Hour Week An Anachronism

Most managers work beyond 9-to-5.

Clinton Foundation Not Really a Charity

It’s complicated. And probably not a scandal.

Failed Executive and Politician Carly Fiorina Running for President

Carly Fiorina, who flopped at Hewlett-Packard and in her lone previous political campaign, wants to be the leader of the free world.

Baltimore: Nonviolence as Nonviolence

Ta-Nehisi Coates is insightful and eloquent. He’s wrong in this instance.

Political Experts Who Don’t Understand Politics

49 “experts in governance and democracy” to call for nonsensical reforms to the presidential debates.

Clintons Most Successful, Most Controversial ‘Power Couple’

A series of mini-scandals point to the conflicts of interest around the Clintons.

Fixing the NBA Draft

“Tanking” to improve draft position has plagued the NBA for years. The solution is obvious.

David Petraeus Given Slap on Wrist for Espionage Act Violation

The former CIA Director received no jail time and a nuisance-level fine in exchange for a guilty plea to espionage charges.

Hillary Clinton ‘Unrunning’ For President

The press corps is already bored.

The Complexity of Genocide

The Holocaust was a very atypical case of genocide.

Chris Christie’s Costly Indecisiveness

WaPo’s “Top Christie ally defects to Bush” buries the lede.

Norway Phasing Out FM Radio By 2017

Norway is moving to all-digital radio.

Hillary Clinton, Sexism, and Male Privilege

The “racism” debate brought about by Barack Obama in 2000 is getting a spin-off.

Is 2016 a 50-50 Proposition?

Pundits and political scientists agree that, if the 2016 presidential election were today, we’d have a much better idea who would win.

Hillary Clinton Doesn’t Tip at Chipotle! Stop the Presses!

The scandal that will make everyone forget about Benghazi.

Almost Nobody Complains About ‘Saturday Night Live’ Profanity

I’m not sure this is a concern that rises to the level of an article at The Atlantic.

No, the Army Isn’t Refusing to Treat Combat Wounds as Combat Wounds

Fox News’ Catherine Herridge is creating a scandal where none exists.

March 28, 2014: Photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows Michelle-Lael Norsworthy. (AP Photo/California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.) March 28, 2014: Photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows Michelle-Lael Norsworthy. (AP Photo/California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.)

Should Convicted Murderers Get Free Sex Changes?

A federal judge has ordered the people of California to foot the $100,000 bill for sexual reassignment surgery for someone serving a life sentence for murder.

Job Growth ‘Setback’

The US economy added 126,000 jobs, much less than the guess of 244,000.

The Bright Side of RFRA

We’re down to debating whether bigots should have to sell cakes to gay people.

Guy Nobody Has Heard of Replacing Jon Stewart as Daily Show Host

Trevor Noah will be the next host of The Daily Show. Who’s Trevor Noah? Exactly.

Down Syndrome Teen Stripped of Varsity Letter Jacket

A sad, complicated story.

George W. Bush Gets CIA Award

President George W. Bush had a running battle with the CIA throughout his eight years in office. Now, they’ve given him an award.

Jeb Bush Says He Doesn’t Read New York Times

The Republican frontrunner claims he doesn’t read America’s most important newspaper.

Your Second Third Drink

You should stop at three drinks. But you can stop there more than once.

Yes, Veterans Should Pay Taxes. And We Do!

Alec MacGillis argues for Slate that “Veterans Should Pay Taxes Like Everyone Else.” I agree!

Should We Boycott Moron Clothing Designers?

Elton John is leading a boycott against Dolce & Gabbana.

Dakota Meyer Engaged to Bristol Palin

A headline I did not expect to see, courtesy the Army Times: “Dakota Meyer engaged to Bristol Palin.”

Big Brother Meets Mickey Mouse

Ubiquitous tracking isn’t all bad.

Hot Air Remains, Balloon No Longer Aloft

A brutal assessment of Chris Christie’s presidential chances.

1965 in Photos

The Atlantic’s Alan Taylor has 50 photos from 50 years ago.

Pi Day 3.14.15

Cornell math prof Steven Strogatz is very excited about Pi day.

Tom Cotton and Mutiny

The president is the commander-in-chief of the US armed forces. He’s not commander-in-chief of the United States.

Francis to Follow Benedict, Predicts Short Papacy

Pope Francis says he expects to serve only a short period and plans to follow his predecessor’s example of retiring rather than waiting to die in office.

Hillary Clinton Running Away with the Race

The 2008 runner-up has scared off all serious challengers for 2016. Why?

Scott Walker ‘Gutting’ Organized Labor?

Wisconsin has become the 25th “right to work” state.

Why Clintons Beat The Press

What reporters see as stonewalling may be shrewd clock management.

ISIL Destroys Nimrud

The gang calling itself the Islamic State has destroyed another historical site.

Barely Trained Teachers Just As Good as Education Majors

Teach For America novices compare favorably to veteran teachers.