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…
February 2025
A Page from History: Justice Department Addresses 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…
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…
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…
Resident Commissioner Looks to Rebuild “Commonwealth” Concept
Pablo Jose Hernandez, the resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, clarified his positions on Puerto Rico’s political status in…
Do the People of Puerto Rico Want Independence?
Independence for Puerto Rico is an idea that had received increased attention in recent years…in the states. Yet…
