US Virgin Islands’ Plaskett announces inclusion of community funding project in government funding package
United States Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey E. Plaskett (D) hailed the recent passage of the government funding package that includes 12 community projects specifically for the US Virgin Islands. “The US House of Representatives passed HR 4366, The Consolidated...
Google Trends in the US territories: February 2024
Welcome back to our monthly series examining the top Google Trends in Puerto Rico, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Trends data is an unbiased sample of Google search data. It’s anonymized (no one is...
Congressional inaction preserves US colonialism in Puerto Rico
Writing for Foreign Policy in Focus, Edward Hunt discusses how the lack of action from the United States Congress is perpetuating a legacy of colonialism. Following months of progress on a landmark bill that would enable the people of Puerto Rico to vote on a...
Jason Palmer wins Democratic primary on American Samoa
On Super Tuesday, people vote in the most significant national election day before the presidential election in November. In the Democratic primaries, Joe Biden beat every democratic candidate in the primaries except in American Samoa. Jason Palmer was the victor in...
#TBT: March 7, 2024
On March 7, 2023, American Samoa Delegate Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen delivered a speech on the floor of the US House commending US allies Marshall Islands, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, and Nauru for calling to an end to Russia's invasion of...
American Samoa Democratic Presidential Caucus Result: Jason Palmer Wins
Jason Palmer has won the American Samoa Democratic Presidential Caucus with 56% of the vote. Palmer is expected to get four delegates, while Joe Biden will likely get two delegates from the US territory.
Statehood and the struggle of underrepresentation in the Northern Mariana Islands
The Northern Mariana Islands’ lack of direct federal representation in Washington, DC is one of the most stark reminders of the territories’ second-class status. These inequities primarily manifest in two forms: Congressional apportionment and presidential electoral...
Weekly Action Checklist: March 1, 2024
The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We are a big tent for all people who want a kinder, flourishing nation. This Week’s First 3 Actions Action 1: Be ready to vote in all 2024...
#TBT: February 29, 2024
William H. Hastie, the first African American to serve as Governor of the US Virgin Islands, is seen in this picture from February 22, 1948, on the island of St. Thomas. Hastie was also an American lawyer, judge, educator, public official, and civil rights advocate.
American Samoa delegate urges prompt passage of the COFA Amendments Act of 2023 for Pacific security
American Samoa Delegate Uifa’atali Amata Coleman Radewagen (R) continues to emphasize the urgency of completing the passage of the Compact of Free Association agreements legislation as an integral part of the security of the Pacific region. On Thursday, she spoke with...
