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Trump’s ‘narco‑terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners

Trump’s ‘narco‑terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners

by PPJC Admin2 | June 15, 2026 | Analysis

The history of the war on drugs, however, especially during the presidency of Ronald Reagan, shows that the narco-terrorism label has always been politicized. By Michelle D. Paranzino US Naval War College More than any other U.S. president in decades, Donald Trump has...
‘Betrayal of the Working Class’: Trump War of Choice in Iran Pushes Inflation to New 3-Year High

‘Betrayal of the Working Class’: Trump War of Choice in Iran Pushes Inflation to New 3-Year High

by PPJC Admin2 | June 10, 2026 | Analysis

“This isn’t just ‘bad vibes’ about the economy. Trump’s betrayal of the working class has done lasting damage to our economy.” Bu Brad Reed Common Dreams President Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign vowed to bring down the cost of living starting on the very first...
After Castro Charges, Critics Ask: When Are Indictments Coming for Trump-Hegseth ‘Extrajudicial Murders’?

After Castro Charges, Critics Ask: When Are Indictments Coming for Trump-Hegseth ‘Extrajudicial Murders’?

by PPJC Admin2 | May 22, 2026 | Analysis

“Trump bombs fishing boats at sea, at least once bombed shipwrecked survivors, and bombed an elementary school, killing more than 165 little girls. And he wants to indict Raul Castro.” By Julie Conley Common Dreams Over the last eight months, at the...
The Supreme Court Has Enabled Trump to Become Profiteer-in-Chief

The Supreme Court Has Enabled Trump to Become Profiteer-in-Chief

by PPJC Admin2 | May 20, 2026 | Analysis

There is a zone of lawlessness around the Oval Office, erected by the Supreme Court when it granted presidents immunity from prosecution if their crimes involved “official acts.” Loot the taxpayers, misuse government power for graft, and you’re off the hook. By...
8 Things You Should Know About Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections

8 Things You Should Know About Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections

by PPJC Admin2 | May 4, 2026 | Analysis

When President Donald Trump attempted to overturn the 2020 election, the institutional guardrails of American democracy held — but just barely. If faced with the same tests today, those guardrails and the people who held the line would largely be missing, a ProPublica...
‘They Don’t Seem to Give a Shit’: Trump and GOP Push Food Aid Cuts as Iran War Costs Soar

‘They Don’t Seem to Give a Shit’: Trump and GOP Push Food Aid Cuts as Iran War Costs Soar

by PPJC Admin2 | April 22, 2026 | Analysis

Trump has requested that lawmakers pass a $1.5 trillion military budget for the coming fiscal year—a nearly 50% increase compared to current levels—while pushing for more cuts to healthcare, housing, nutrition, and education programs. By Jake Johnson Common Dreams...
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