How to Talk about Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is sometimes described as a “territory,” a “country,” a “nation,” a “colony,” an “archipelago,” an “island…
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Life in the U.S.: COFA Citizens vs. Americans from U.S. Territories
Some 94,000 COFA citizens — that is, citizens of countries that have signed a Compact of Free Association…
Puerto Rico’s Plan for Nutrition Assistance During the Shutdown
The federal government shutdown threatens SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits across the nation, as well as nutrition…
U.S. Recognizes Micronesian Independence
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement yesterday recognizing the 39th anniversary of independence for the…
Kiké Hernández Represents Puerto Rico in World Series Win
For the second year in a row, Enrique “Kiké” Hernández proudly displayed the Puerto Rican flag at the…
Derivative U.S. Citizenship in Puerto Rico? Not so Fast.
Derivative U.S. citizenship is based on an individual’s parents being U.S. citizens. Everyone who is born in the…
Hurricane Science: What Do the Categories Mean?
Hurricane Melissa is being called the Storm of the Century, a Category 5, and is expected to be…
The Beautiful Homes of Bad Bunny and the Influx of Puerto Rican Migration to States
It could be said that Bad Bunny is living the American dream. Raised in rural Vega Baja, Puerto…
Hurricane Melissa Intensifies, On Track to Miss Puerto Rico
Hurricane Melissa continued to inch through the Caribbean on Saturday, gaining considerable strength on path taking it to…
“Las Borinqueñas” Performance in Puerto Rico This Weekend
Las Borinqueñas, a play by Nelson Díaz-Marcano, will be presented at the historic Teatro Francisco Arrivi theater in…
