Puerto Rico Citizenship Day
Today is Puerto Rico Citizenship Day. It was March 2, 1917 that Congress extended U.S. citizenship to anyone born in Puerto Rico. Citizenship Day is… Read More »Puerto Rico Citizenship Day
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What Are the Options for Puerto Rico’s Political Status, Again?
While some leaders have said outright that Puerto Rico should ignore the question of status for now, others argue that Puerto Rico’s political status continues… Read More »What Are the Options for Puerto Rico’s Political Status, Again?
Teddy Roosevelt, American Imperialism, and Puerto Rico
President Ronald Reagan ran for office with the slogan “Make America Great Again,” but President Trump may have more in common with President Theodore Roosevelt… Read More »Teddy Roosevelt, American Imperialism, and Puerto Rico
A Page from History: Justice Department Rejects U.S. Citizenship in a Sovereign Puerto Rico
Discussions about Puerto Rico’s political status include both U.S. statehood and independence as possible future options, along with varying takes on the current territory status.… Read More »A Page from History: Justice Department Rejects U.S. Citizenship in a Sovereign Puerto Rico
A Compact of Free Association for Greenland?
On February 12, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation held a hearing to examine the geostrategic importance of Greenland to U.S. interests.… Read More »A Compact of Free Association for Greenland?
Is Statehood for Puerto Rico Trending Up or Down?
The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has voted for statehood four times in this century, making it is clear that statehood is the preferred political… Read More »Is Statehood for Puerto Rico Trending Up or Down?
America Chavez, Puerto Rican Superhero
Gabby Rivera, a Bronx-born Puerto Rican, was the first Latina to write for Marvel Comics. Her main character, America Chavez, an extra-terrestrial visitor to the… Read More »America Chavez, Puerto Rican Superhero
Sovereignty for Puerto Rico: Two Options
An alleged special “commonwealth” status for Puerto Rico doesn’t exist and never has. Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory belonging to the United States. Over… Read More »Sovereignty for Puerto Rico: Two Options
Do the People of Puerto Rico Want Independence?
The concept of independence for Puerto Rico has recently received increased attention…in the states. Yet the people of Puerto Rico do not want independence. They… Read More »Do the People of Puerto Rico Want Independence?