Challenges on the Path to Statehood
Statehood began with the 13 original colonies, which became states through ratification of the Constitution. From the late 1700s through the 1800s, new states were… Read More »Challenges on the Path to Statehood
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Carlos Beltrán Enshrined in Baseball Hall of Fame
Puerto Rico pride was on display last weekend as baseball legend Carlos Beltrán was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026… Read More »Carlos Beltrán Enshrined in Baseball Hall of Fame
Officials from U.S. Territories Weigh in on Birthright Citizenship
A group of current and former elected officials and judges from U.S. territories has submitted an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief to the… Read More »Officials from U.S. Territories Weigh in on Birthright Citizenship
Puerto Rican Population in the United States
The Puerto Rican population in the United States can be divided into people living in Puerto Rico and those living in one of the states.… Read More »Puerto Rican Population in the United States
What is the Best Route to Puerto Rico Sovereignty?
Puerto Ricans have voted for statehood in four plebiscites this century: in 2012, 2017, 2020, and 2024. There is no real question about the preferred… Read More »What is the Best Route to Puerto Rico Sovereignty?
U.S. Citizenship “Recognized, Protected, and Secured” only under Statehood
In the Puerto Rico Statehood Act (PRSA), legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in December of 2022, U.S. citizenship is “recognized, protected, and… Read More »U.S. Citizenship “Recognized, Protected, and Secured” only under Statehood
Bill Seeks to End Dual Citizenship
About half of all the nations in the world allow dual citizenship. The citizens of these countries can also be citizens of another country. In… Read More »Bill Seeks to End Dual Citizenship
DNC Chair Martin Advocates for Statehood to Protect Democracy
“When we get into power next time,” said Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Ken Martin in a conversation with his DNC predecessor Jaime Harrison on… Read More »DNC Chair Martin Advocates for Statehood to Protect Democracy
President’s Budget Proposes $72 Million Increase for Puerto Rico Nutrition
The White House has proposed increasing Puerto Rico’s Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) by $72 million in the coming 2026 fiscal year. The appendix to the… Read More »President’s Budget Proposes $72 Million Increase for Puerto Rico Nutrition