Hurricane Science: What Do the Categories Mean?
Hurricane Melissa is being called the Storm of the Century, a Category 5, and is expected to be the most severe hurricane ever to hit… Read More »Hurricane Science: What Do the Categories Mean?
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The Beautiful Homes of Bad Bunny and the Influx of Puerto Rican Migration to States
It could be said that Bad Bunny is living the American dream. Raised in rural Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio has worked… Read More »The Beautiful Homes of Bad Bunny and the Influx of Puerto Rican Migration to States
Hurricane Melissa Intensifies, On Track to Miss Puerto Rico
Hurricane Melissa continued to inch through the Caribbean on Saturday, gaining considerable strength on a path taking it to the west of Puerto Rico. The… Read More »Hurricane Melissa Intensifies, On Track to Miss 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
Senate Considering SNAP Extension Bill; Silent on NAP
Senate Republicans are reportedly considering voting on legislation that would ensure continued nutrition benefits for millions of low-income Americans under the federal supplemental nutrition assistance… Read More »Senate Considering SNAP Extension Bill; Silent on NAP
U.S. Territories and the De Minimis Rule
Tariffs have been a contentious topic and are currently heading to the Supreme Court, but how do they affect the U.S. territories? The latest challenge… Read More »U.S. Territories and the De Minimis Rule
Territorial Delegates Reintroduce SSI Equality Act
Congressional representatives from the five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia have rallied behind the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Equality Act, HR 4814, to… Read More »Territorial Delegates Reintroduce SSI Equality Act
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
Virgin Islands–Puerto Rico Friendship Day
Virgin Islands–Puerto Rico Friendship Day is observed on the second Monday in October each year in the U.S. Virgin Islands. “Today we celebrate Virgin Islands… Read More »Virgin Islands–Puerto Rico Friendship Day