US military buildup in the Caribbean fuels security debate in Puerto Rico
Since August, the US has been building up its military presence in the Caribbean. Today, a little more than half the deployed forces are at former US bases in Puerto Rico. The Trump administration affirms that its use is to counteract the drug trade and terrorism. ...
Guam status debate reignites with controversy over voting rights
Guam’s battle towards decolonization has been hindered by a question of voting eligibility. Certain people believe that only CHamorus—the indigenous people of Guam—should vote, while others believe that CHamoru-only voting policies are exclusive and unfair. In 2017, a...
Bad Bunny is the latest product of political rage — how pop culture became the front line of American politics
By Adam G. Klein, Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies, Pace University When the NFL in September 2025 announced that Bad Bunny would headline the next Super Bowl halftime show, it took only hours for the political outrage machine to roar to life....
Weekly Action Checklist: November 21, 2025
Take Action with the Americans of Conscience Checklist: Action 1: Time Sensitive: Support unaccompanied children in San Francisco by donating essential items or sponsoring a child's Christmas wish list. Action 2: Advocate for affordable healthcare for all Americans....
#TBT: November 20, 2025
Blown off course during his 1493–1496 voyage, Christopher Columbus encountered Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands, on November 14, 1493. A boat was sent ashore to the island, the crew of which was met by the native Amerindians. Their encounter quickly erupted into...
4 urgent lessons for Jamaica from Puerto Rico’s troubled hurricane recovery – and how the Jamaican diaspora could help after Melissa
By Ivis García, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, Texas A&M University Across Jamaica, streets are littered with torn-off roofs, splintered wood, and other debris left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Downed power lines have left...
Politician profile: Pablo José Hernandez
Pablo José Hernández (D) has been the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico since January 2025. Prior to this position, he had a career in politics and as an author. His passion for the Puerto Rican people has been expressed through his speeches and his writing. This...
United States government shutdown disrupts US territories
On the night of September 30, the United States government went into shutdown for the first time in nearly seven years. This was the result of the Senate’s inability to pass the House-approved Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, HR 5371, which requires...
New members appointed to Samoan Language Commission
On September 24, 2025, Governor Pulaali’i Nokolao Pula (R) announced new appointed members for the Samoan Language Commission of American Samoa. The Commission now includes educators, chiefs, and community leaders representing both the government and religious...
How the US is preparing a military staging ground near Venezuela
Reuters has this incredible visualization of how the United States is building up its military presence in the Caribbean sea, using the territories of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands as staging grounds: The United States military is upgrading a long-abandoned...
