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Hurricane Maria
In Puerto Rico, Unions Lead in Hurricane Relief Efforts
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, as Puerto Rico faces government neglect, unions' relief efforts have been critical.
In Puerto Rico’s Highlands, Hurricane Maria Has Exploded Fault Lines of Poverty and Austerity
A look at the ways austerity has exacerbated the crisis caused by Hurricane Maria.
Puerto Ricans, Not Wall Street Vultures, Must Come First
Money that goes one of the hedge funds that have bought up much of the island's debt is taken away from saving lives.
Puerto Rican Climate Activist: Aid Is Being Unfairly Distributed and Superfund Sites Continue to Overflow
Over 1 million people on the island still lack clean drinking water.
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A People’s Recovery: Radical Organizing in Post-Maria Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rica, Centers of Mutual Support fight hunger while striving to raise political consciousness.
Scientist at Work: Measuring Public Health Impacts After Disasters
Will there be an increase in Zika, West Nile or other vector-borne diseases?
Hurricane Victims Don’t Have the “Complexion for Protection“
Millions of Puerto Ricans are still without water, food, electricity and shelter, four weeks after Hurricane Maria destroyed the island.
Trump Blames Puerto Rico for Crisis, Says FEMA Can’t Stay “Forever“
“Trump decided to attack Puerto Rico while 84% of the country is still without power and 37% is still without water.”
Dispatch From the Front Lines of Puerto Rico in a Post-Maria World
About 85 percent of Puerto Rico remains without electric power, and full restoration is not expected for months.
“It Was an Insult”: Rep. Nydia Velázquez on Trump’s Visit to Puerto Rico, Attacks on San Juan Mayor
A response from Puerto Rican-born Rep. Nydia Velazquez to Trump's visit to the island.