Puerto Rico has the least safe water of any state or territory
After Hurricanes Maria and Irma hit Puerto Rico in September 2017, finding and distributing drinkable water immediately became one of the islands’ residents main concerns. Lack of access to relief supplies and donations after the storms,...
Overshadowed by Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands recover slowly from Maria
As most Americans are aware, last September 20, Hurricane Maria struck the island of Puerto Rico, packing a mighty punch and wreaking havoc on the island. However, less publicized was the storms effect on the United States Virgin Islands. This...
Population of Puerto Ricans nationwide growing rapidly, affecting national races
A new study released by the Center for Puerto Rican Studies points to a rapid pace of growth in the number of Puerto Ricans living in the United States. According to the data, the number of Puerto Ricans on the mainland grew from 5.4 million in 2016 to 5.5...
Questions arise over unregistered lobbyists convening with legislators
Reports and rumors have been swirling over groups that are operating outside of federal and local lobbying regulations in Puerto Rico, and they are doing so by abusing legal loopholes. Lobbyists are individuals who are paid by groups to represent and...
New media campaign in Puerto Rico reflects progress and a positive image
Central to growing the Puerto Rican economy, attracting promising and reliable companies, organizations, citizens, and visitors is of ever growing importance. The organization Discover Puerto Rico is now the official platform for marketing...
Puerto Ricans get spotlight in Florida Gubernatorial and Senate races
With competitive races for both Governor and US Senate in Florida, the Democratic and Republican candidates alike are pursuing the votes of the Puerto Rican community as the key to winning the contested seats. Nearly 1.1 million Puerto Ricans live in Florida, likely...
What to do this week of October 14, 2018
101 weeks down, 22 days to midterm elections. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We also practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration to stay engaged. I...
Lacking full representation, residents of US territories prepare to vote in 2018
They may not be sending voting representatives to Congress, or be able to vote for president, but thousands of residents in most United States territories are gearing up to go to the polls in November. Though the territories may have different electoral systems and...
Equally American reacts to SCOTUS review denial, US defense of disenfranchisement
The United State Supreme Court denied review in Segovia v United States, a lawsuit seeking to expand voting rights in US territories. The lawsuit was brought by Equally American on behalf of a group of veterans and others living in Guam, Puerto Rico, and...
What to do this week of October 7, 2018
100 weeks down, 29 days to midterm elections. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We also practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration to stay engaged. I...