Category: Status
Guam’s political status under scrutiny amid deep-sea mining push
The possibility of a deep-sea mining operation in Guam has continuously caused concern amongst the...
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How American Samoa’s citizenship status became a criminal question in Alaska
American Samoa is the only United States territory whose residents Congress has not recognized as...
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Puerto Rico government announces second Equality and Statehood Summit in Washington, DC
The government of Puerto Rico recently announced the Second Equality and Statehood Summit,...
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Guam status debate reignites with controversy over voting rights
Guam’s battle towards decolonization has been hindered by a question of voting eligibility....
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#TBT: November 6, 2025
A plebiscite on the political status of Puerto Rico was held on November 6, 2012. Voters were...
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Confusion at the ballots: American Samoans in Alaska face felony charges
On April 3, 2025, in Whittier, Alaska, 11 American Samoans faced felony charges for trying to...
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Democracy in the US territories, in context
Being a part of the United States, but not represented as a state, ensures the territories’...
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Now more than ever, it is vital for Puerto Rico to have a chance at statehood
The islands of Puerto Rico have been a United States territory for over 125 years. Throughout this...
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Seventy-five years after the Organic Act: Guam reflects on its path to self-government
Throughout July, Guam celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Organic Act, which redesignated the...
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Territorial funding limits worsen Puerto Rico’s long-running energy crisis
In a press release last month, Puerto Rico’s Governor Jenniffer González-Colón (R) said the...
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New bipartisan bill proposes task force for voting rights in the US Territories
On July 3, 2025, a new bill, HR 4292, was proposed, which focuses on creating a task force for...
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Decolonization, citizenship, and identity: An overview of the relationship between the United States and its territories
The relationship between the United States and its territories is a complex one. The United States...
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