Interview | Environment & Health Hurricane Fiona Damage Shows Puerto Rico Still Hampered by US Colonial Control Yet, says Democracy Now!'s Juan Gonzalez, Puerto Rican people have developed their own resilient methods of survival. By Amy Goodman & Juan González , DemocracyNow! September 20, 2022 Truthout
News | Environment & Health Entirety of Puerto Rico’s Private Power Grid Knocked Out Before Hurricane Hit The island’s power grid has been plagued by blackouts since Hurricane Maria five years ago. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout September 19, 2022 Truthout
Interview | Environment & Health Climate Change Makes Storms Worse. We Must Cut Emissions. Climate Week kicks off as the UN General Assembly gathers -- and as Hurricane Fiona rips through Puerto Rico. By Amy Goodman , DemocracyNow! September 19, 2022 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections AOC Says Bipartisan Bill to Grant Puerto Rico Self-Determination Is “Un Milagro” The bill is a result of negotiations between pro-statehood advocates and lawmakers in favor of self-determination. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout May 20, 2022 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections AOC Slams Supreme Court for Limiting Puerto Ricans’ Access to Disability Checks The Court ruled 8 to 1 to deny Puerto Ricans access to the same disability benefits as mainland residents. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout April 22, 2022 Truthout
Op-Ed | Education & Youth A Movement to Defend Pensions Sparked an Educator Uprising in Puerto Rico February saw the largest teachers’ work stoppage in the last decade in Puerto Rico. Educators are not letting up yet. By Mercedes Martínez & Monique Dols , Truthout March 16, 2022 Truthout
Op-Ed | Economy & Labor New Puerto Rico Debt Plan Is a False “Solution” Crafted to Benefit Capitalists The plan charts a future largely absent the input of Puerto Ricans who will be most impacted by its devastating effects. By Sarah Molinari & Marisol LeBrón , Truthout January 30, 2022 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Activists Are Challenging Laws That Enable Vulture Funds to Exploit Global South Vulture funds target financially distressed areas like Puerto Rico. Independence organizers are pushing back. By James Baratta , Truthout January 12, 2022 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Puerto Ricans Fight Privatization of Energy and Demand Democratic Ownership The global fight against the privatization of utilities has a new front — Puerto Rico, where protests are raging. By James Baratta , Truthout October 19, 2021 Truthout
Interview | Economy & Labor Over 1 Million Lose Power in Puerto Rico After Privatization of Electric Utility Many people are still without power or facing ongoing blackouts. By Amy Goodman & Juan González , DemocracyNow! June 15, 2021 Truthout