Ta-Nehisi Coates and the Incomplete Tasks of American Democracy
In a recent discussion with Fareed Zakaria concerning his latest book, The Message, notable author Ta-Nehisi Coates remarked…
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Puerto Rico’s Colonial Dilemma
Christina D. Ponsa-Kraus, a constitutional law professor originally from Puerto Rico at Columbia Law School, has recently contributed…
Poll of Puerto Rico Electorate Indicates Favor for Statehood, Potential Misconceptions Regarding U.S. Citizenship
La semana pasada, El Nuevo Día publicó los resultados de una importante encuesta política. El interés es elevado:…
The Progression of the PDP
Puerto Rico’s political factions are closely linked to the potential political status alternatives for the island: independence, statehood,…
U.S. Military Power in the Free Association Compacts
One of the choices on the ballot for Puerto Rico's plebiscite on November 5th is referred to as…
Puerto Rico Sovereigntism
In the United States, political factions are often categorized by terms such as Democratic versus Republican or liberal…
Faith-Based Organizations Examine Puerto Rico’s Status
Religion remains pivotal in the lives of individuals in Puerto Rico and across much of the United States,…
Statehood Would Lower Taxes for Working Families in Puerto Rico
A plebiscite slated for November 5th, coinciding with the Puerto Rican general election, will present voters with two…
Impuestos Federales en Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico receives fewer federal benefits compared to the states. Residents in need receive lower amounts of nutrition…
A Historical Page: “Commonwealth” as a Colonial Status
In 1997, during a hearing in advance of a 1998 status vote similar to what Puerto Rico is…
