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The current military buildup in Puerto Rico is causing consternation over growing militarization in the U.S. territory. Among those complaining are a small group of… Read More »Free Association and Militarization

Puerto Rico has a long and proud tradition of U.S. military service, stretching back before the annexation of Puerto Rico by the United States, and… Read More »U.S. Military Buildup in Puerto Rico Continues

“The Electoral College doesn’t give votes to people, only states,” CGP Grey explains in his video on the Electoral College. The Electoral College is the… Read More »The Electoral College and Puerto Rico

A hoax once claimed that Puerto Rico costs the United States government $617 billion each year. In fact, the federal government provides about $27.8 billion… Read More »Puerto Rico’s Federal Benefits

The term “insular areas” still comes up sometimes on government websites and in news reports, but the word “insular” has changed its primary meaning in… Read More »The Strategic Importance of the U.S.-Associated Island Areas

Eli Lilly has announced that it will invest more than $1.2 billion to expand and update its manufacturing plant, Lilly del Caribe, in Carolina. The… Read More »Eli Lilly Invests $1.2 Billion in Puerto Rico

Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress, has announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026. “For more… Read More »Rep. Nydia Velázquez Announces Decision to Retire