Former Florida Governor – and likely soon-to-be candidate for the Republican presidential nomination – Jeb Bush (R) visited Puerto Rico to express his continued support… Read More »Jeb Bush Spoke in Puerto Rico, But Was the Message Aimed at a Different Audience?
Jeb Bush announced unequivocal support for Puerto Rico statehood during a visit to the U.S. territory today. “I think Puerto Rican citizens, U.S. citizens, ought to have… Read More »Jeb Bush Strongly Endorses Puerto Rico Statehood
The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has been referred to as a “commonwealth” since 1952, when the federal government approved the Puerto Rico Constitution and… Read More »The Evolution of the “Commonwealth” Label During the Cold War
Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States that has not been incorporated into the country — even though it is treated like a… Read More »Puerto Rico’s Status: Who Should Decide?
By Howard Hills* It is no surprise that local political parties in Puerto Rico still are debating next steps after the historic 2012 vote by… Read More »Everything Congress Needs to Know About Puerto Rico It Can Learn From Ronald Reagan
“Puerto Rico,” wrote columnist Ralph Benko at Forbes, “is in the terribly awkward position of territorial status.” Benko summarizes the awkwardness with a focus on the… Read More »Puerto Russia?
In a Rolling Stone interview published yesterday, Bill Gates is quoted as saying that the way the U.S. treats Puerto Rico is “just wrong.” Answering a question… Read More »Bill Gates Says the Way U.S. Treats Puerto Rico is “Just Wrong”
Last week’s rally in Washington, D.C., brought out some strong statements in favor of self-determination for Puerto Rico. Rep. Raul Labrador’s speech consisted of a… Read More »Members of Congress Express Commitment to Equality for Puerto Ricans
In 1989, former President Ronald Reagan sent a letter to former Governor of Puerto Rico Luis Ferre. Dear Luis, Please forgive the tardiness of my… Read More »A Letter from Ronald Reagan: Statehood Would Benefit All Americans
