Every territory that has already become a state struggled for statehood. Some had anti-statehood actions within the territory, while others had resistance from Congress or… Read More »North Carolina’s Struggles for Statehood
Rep. Delia Ramirez remembered the anniversary of Hurricane Maria with a post on X that said, “we affirm our love for our Puerto Rican neighbors… Read More »Statehood vs. Independence for 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?
Puerto Rico’s connection with North Carolina didn’t get off to a great start. In 1918, the United States was short of employees for “war work,”… Read More »North Carolina and Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico Senate is considering a resolution to study the possibility of reopening Roosevelt Roads as a military base. “For decades, Roosevelt Roads represented… Read More »Examining Roosevelt Roads
Independence is one of the possible political status options for Puerto Rico under the U.S. Constitution. It is not a popular option — its peak… Read More »Would Independence Preserve Puerto Rico’s Culture?
Puerto Rico has supported the United States military since the Revolutionary War, particularly through its high level of military service. Yet the U.S. territory has… Read More »The U.S. Military’s Stake in Puerto Rico’s Status
The fifty states of the United States are sovereign entities. They have autonomy. They exercise all “powers not delegated to the United States” according to… Read More »Achieving Sovereignty and Autonomy Through Statehood
A new survey from YouGov shows that just 47% of Americans feel proud of the United States — and only 41% of young Americans. Gallup… Read More »State Pride and National Pride
