The Roots of Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis—and Why Austerity Will Not Solve It The Roots of Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis—and Why Austerity Will Not Solve It
The US government is at least partially responsible for the emergency, which is affecting millions of what are effectively second-class US citizens.
Jul 8, 2015 / Ed Morales
Puerto Rico’s Policing Crisis Puerto Rico’s Policing Crisis
Brutality is an old problem, one that has worsened under the government of Luis Fortuño.
Dec 6, 2011 / Feature / Ed Morales
Outrageous Fortuño Outrageous Fortuño
The combination of a four-year recession, a $3.2 billion deficit and a toxic Republican-style governor has turned Puerto Rico into a political powder keg.
Nov 11, 2009 / Ed Morales
The Media Is the Mensaje The Media Is the Mensaje
Outspoken DJs on Spanish-speaking radio are giving immigrant activists a loud, clear voice.
Apr 27, 2006 / Ed Morales
Brown Like Me? Brown Like Me?
The Iowa Brown and Black Forum.
Feb 19, 2004 / Books & the Arts / Ed Morales
The Battle of Vieques The Battle of Vieques
Puerto Ricans’ opposition to the Navy’s suffocating presence had been brewing long before the sit-in.
May 11, 2000 / Ed Morales