Thanksgiving is the one time of year when people in the United States think about their colonial heritage. The first American Thanksgiving probably took place in Texas in the 16th… Read more »

It is legally possible for Puerto Rico to continue as a territory indefinitely. The Insular Cases, a series of decisions by the Supreme Court in the early 20th century, makes… Read more »

When you read about and discuss the political status of Puerto Rico, you might run into some terms that are unfamiliar. Here’s what they mean. Commonwealth: In the United States,… Read more »

West Lafayette, Indiana, has been working since September on a resolution to welcome newcomers from Puerto Rico. Resolution No. 14-18, “A Resolution Welcoming Citizens Relocating From Puerto Rico,” was sponsored… Read more »

The 2018 midterm elections put Democrats in the majority in the House and Republicans in the majority in the Senate. Some people believe that the new House will be more… Read more »