Who Is the President of Puerto Rico?
Who is the President of Puerto Rico? There’s a simple answer: because Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, the President of the… Read More »Who Is the President of Puerto Rico?
History
Did Eisenhower Offer Independence to Puerto Rico?
Although a few bills have been introduced in Congress over the past 125 years seeking independence for Puerto Rico, almost all of these bills died… Read More »Did Eisenhower Offer Independence to Puerto Rico?
The Story of Birth Control Pill Clinical Trials in Puerto Rico
Las Borinqueñas, a play by Nelson Díaz-Marcano, will be presented at the historic Teatro Francisco Arrivi theater in the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan from… Read More »The Story of Birth Control Pill Clinical Trials in Puerto Rico
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
A Page from History: Puerto Rico’s Deal with Japan
Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernandez has been working to revive the idea of an “enhanced commonwealth” as a status option for Puerto Rico. As El… Read More »A Page from History: Puerto Rico’s Deal with Japan
A Long History of Puerto Rico Independence Bills in Congress: No U.S. Citizenship
Independence is not a popular choice among the voters of Puerto Rico, but it is a viable option under the U.S. Constitution. Independence has also… Read More »A Long History of Puerto Rico Independence Bills in Congress: No U.S. Citizenship
Florida Polling and Puerto Rico Statehood Support: A History
A poll covered by Politico in 2019 asked 600 Puerto Rican voters in Florida a range of political questions, including, “If the United States Congress… Read More »Florida Polling and Puerto Rico Statehood Support: A History
Remembering Senator Bennett Johnston (D-LA)
Former Senator Bennett Johnston (D-LA), a long term member of Congress who demonstrated strong leadership on Puerto Rico self-determination, died on March 25, 2025. He… Read More »Remembering Senator Bennett Johnston (D-LA)
A Page from History: The Sugar Industry in Puerto Rico
Sugar was new to Europe in the 1500s. It quickly became hugely popular and profitable, and Puerto Rico was in the center of the action.… Read More »A Page from History: The Sugar Industry in Puerto Rico