Lawmakers question delayed funding at LBJ Tropical Medical Center
Employees at LBJ Tropical Medical Center face uncertain paychecks, and essential services are at risk. Months after Fiscal Year 2025 ended in September, the hospital still hasn’t received approved government funding, prompting the American Samoa House of...
Puerto Rico Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights publishes memo on access to federal programs and role of race
The Puerto Rico Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights has published its fourth and final memorandum examining the effects of the Insular Cases and the Non-Incorporation Doctrine on the civil rights of residents of Puerto Rico. The...
Northern Mariana Islands 2026 gubernatorial race kicks off
The Northern Mariana Islands will be holding elections for governor and lieutenant governor on November 3, 2026, after unexpected events altered the territory’s political landscape. Arnold I. Palacios (R) intended to run for reelection, seeking a second term in...
#TBT: February 19, 2026
The Malaspina Expedition was a five-year maritime scientific exploration commanded by Alejandro Malaspina and José de Bustamante y Guerra, which crossed the Talofofo River, which is the largest and longest river on Guam, on February 19, 1792.
Americans of Conscience Checklist to host activist class on sustaining engagement
Americans of Conscience Checklist is hosting a two-part live class for activists focused on sustaining long-term engagement in social justice work. The workshop, titled Ritual, Creativity, and Commitment, will be held on February 19 and February 26, 2026, and will be...
Governor Leon Guerrero outlines fiscal stability, federal gains, and long-term investment in final State of the Island Address
Guam Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero (D) delivered her State of the Island Address on February 11, 2026, reflecting on seven years in office and outlining what she described as measurable fiscal recovery, expanded federal partnerships, and structural investments in...
Weekly Action Checklist: February 13, 2026
Take Action with the Americans of Conscience Checklist: Action 1: Defend women’s right to vote. Action 2: Demand that Congress end DHS actions harming children. Action 3: Demand that Congress hold ICE accountable.
Una Velita: The blend of emotion, anger, helplessness, and the urgent need for change
Editor’s note: Bad Bunny is not just a global music star; he is a cultural and political force whose work reflects how many Puerto Ricans experience identity, migration, power, and belonging. In light of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, Pasquines is publishing a...
#TBT: February 12, 2026
An electrical fire at the Monacillos substation in Puerto Rico knocked out power to 400,000 people on February 12, 2028. It resulted in the loss of 400 megawatts of power generation.
Politician profile: Stacey Plaskett
Delegate Stacey Plaskett (D) has represented the at-large congressional district of the United States Virgin Islands in the United States House of Representatives since 2015. Before entering politics, Plaskett worked in law as an assistant district attorney and legal...
