What Does a Proposed Bill Prove?
In December of 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Puerto Rico Status Act (PRSA), a bill that would have called for a new… Read More »What Does a Proposed Bill Prove?
For Educators
The Admission Date of Each U.S. State
The United States consists of 50 sovereign states. Each state has its own unique date of admission except for North and South Dakota, both admitted… Read More »The Admission Date of Each U.S. State
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! Are Mainland Schools Studying Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico Report has been watching classroom instruction in the states for more than a decade and we have consistently seen that Puerto Rico is… Read More »It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! Are Mainland Schools Studying Puerto Rico?
Jimmy Carter’s Role in Puerto Rican Politics
Jimmy Carter served as President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. His legacy as a humanitarian is widely recognized, but his accomplishments during… Read More »Jimmy Carter’s Role in Puerto Rican Politics
A Page from History: “Commonwealth” as a Colonial Status
During a congressional hearing in anticipation of Puerto Rico’s 1998 status vote, future Governor Anibal Acedevo-Vila objected to the description of “commonwealth” as it was… Read More »A Page from History: “Commonwealth” as a Colonial Status
The Ethics of Independence Advocacy
Puerto Rico voters have never voted for independence. When placed on a ballot, the independence option has never received much more than 5%of the vote. … Read More »The Ethics of Independence Advocacy
For Educators — Studying Colonialism in the U.S. Today
Studying colonialism in the United States can be a challenge. In elementary schools, the focus often is on the colonial history of the 13 original… Read More »For Educators — Studying Colonialism in the U.S. Today
For Educators — Understanding Colonialism: The Effects of Colonization
Most of the countries in the world today have a colonial past: they were colonies of another nation, or owned colonies, or both. The traditional… Read More »For Educators — Understanding Colonialism: The Effects of Colonization
A Page from History: Fitisemanu’s Implications on U.S. Citizenship in Puerto Rico and other Territories
On October 17, 2022, the Supreme Court denied cert in the case of Fitisemanu v. United States, bringing an end to litigation that sought to… Read More »A Page from History: Fitisemanu’s Implications on U.S. Citizenship in Puerto Rico and other Territories