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Puerto Rico
AOC, Sanders and Velázquez Demand Trump End Hold on Puerto Rico Relief Funds
The letter called on Trump to immediately approve a major disaster declaration submitted by the Puerto Rican government.
Deadly Earthquakes Rock Puerto Rico, Causing Mass Power Outages
Damage from the earthquakes has left nearly 350 people homeless and at least 300,000 without drinking water.
Puerto Rico’s “Redevelopment” Plan Is Displacing Low-Income Residents
Activism stands in the way of the elimination of public housing on an island where many residents struggle to survive.
Mutual Aid Networks Go Beyond Disaster Relief. They Offer Community Empowerment.
Building climate resilience for an uncertain future can come through strengthening local ties.
Two Years After Hurricane Maria, We Need Action on Climate More Than Ever
Two years ago, I waited out Hurricane Maria, a climate-fueled disaster. I won’t wait out pushing for climate action.
Puerto Rican Fight Lives On in People’s Assemblies Locally and in Diaspora
The movement to transform Puerto Rican society and politics beyond individual politicians is growing.
Donald Trump Is a Category 5 Liar
Trump’s convenient ignorance about hurricanes is the behavior of a man seeking to lie his way out of consequences.
Teachers Fighting for Public Schools Were Key to the Uprising in Puerto Rico
Teachers laid the groundwork for the uprising against the dictatorial Fiscal Oversight and Management Board.
Puerto Rican Resistance Began Long Before Rosselló
The uprising was a culmination of decades of organizing against austerity and colonial violence.
Puerto Rico’s Senate Sues Over Appointment of New Governor Pierluisi
Juan González discusses developments in Puerto Rico.