Bill Seeks to End Dual Citizenship
About half of all the nations in the world allow dual citizenship: the citizens of these countries can…
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U.S. Military Buildup in Puerto Rico Continues
Puerto Rico has a long and proud tradition of U.S. military service, stretching back before the annexation of…
Did Eisenhower Offer Independence to Puerto Rico?
Although a few bills have been introduced in Congress over the past 125 years seeking independence for Puerto…
Puerto Rico’s Federal Benefits
A separatist hoax once claimed that Puerto Rico costs the United States government $617 billion each year. In…
The Strategic Importance of the U.S.-Associated Island Areas
The term “insular areas” still comes up sometimes on government websites and in news reports, but the word…
Eli Lilly Invests $1.2 Billion in Puerto Rico
Eli Lilly has announced that it will invest more than $1.2 billion to expand and update its manufacturing…
Rep. Nydia Velázquez Announces Decision to Retire
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress, has announced that she will…
U.S. Citizenship Is Getting Harder to Get — Will It Be Harder to Keep?
Here’s what the 14th Amendment to the Constitution says about U.S. citizenship: “All persons born or naturalized in…
The Faroe Islands, a Self-Governing Dependency
In the past, Puerto Rico was often described as “a self-governing commonwealth.” Although this expression has been used…
Peloton’s Robin Arzón and Her Puerto Rico Pride
Peloton’s Robin Arzón has carved out a prominent niche in American culture while embracing all aspects of her…
