63 in Congress Sponsor Statehood Bill
The number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives who have formally proposed statehood legislation for Puerto Rico has grown to 63. The 63… Read More »63 in Congress Sponsor Statehood Bill
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English First and English Only Groups on Puerto Rico
As Puerto Rico contemplates statehood, language continues to be an issue of concern for groups and individuals who would like to see the United States… Read More »English First and English Only Groups on Puerto Rico
Is Independence a Realistic Option for Puerto Rico?
Recent discussions on Puerto Rico’s status have focused on the choice between statehood and remaining a territory. These are not really the only options available… Read More »Is Independence a Realistic Option for Puerto Rico?
The Simple Truth: Puerto Rico Is a Territory
What’s in a name? In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other… Read More »The Simple Truth: Puerto Rico Is a Territory
Puerto Rico Rejects Its Colonial Status
The Hill’s Congress Blog has a new article, Puerto Rico rejects its present colonial status; wants statehood in which authors José M. Saldana DMD, MPH and Norman Maldonado MD, MACP review the results of the November, 2012, plebiscite:Read More »Puerto Rico Rejects Its Colonial Status
54 in Congress Propose 51st State
The number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives who have formally proposed statehood legislation for Puerto Rico reached 54. The 54 members of… Read More »54 in Congress Propose 51st State
Senate Panel to Review Plebiscite
The U.S. Senate committee responsible for the status of the U.S. territories will hold a hearing June 11th on Puerto Rico’s political status plebiscite last… Read More »Senate Panel to Review Plebiscite
‘Tea Party’ Hispanic Republican in Congress Endorses Statehood Bill
A favorite of the ‘tea party’ and a leading Hispanic Republican became the latest member of the U.S. House of Representatives to endorse a bill… Read More »‘Tea Party’ Hispanic Republican in Congress Endorses Statehood Bill
New Poll: 78.3% of WSJ Readers Favor Statehood for Puerto Rico
The Wall Street Journal’s Question of the Day, “Should Puerto Rico become the 51st U.S. state?”, got a clear answer from readers: 3894, or 78.3%,… Read More »New Poll: 78.3% of WSJ Readers Favor Statehood for Puerto Rico