Puerto Rico commemorates Emancipation Day, a historical milestone that marks the abolition of slavery on the island.

Many journalists and political commentators have been pessimistic about the possibility of statehood for the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This seems to be primarily because, despite the ...

There are politicians in Puerto Rico who still believe statehood may not be in the island’s best interest, but they are clearly out of step with the voters who made their voices heard in November.

In the recent election, Puerto Ricans again voted overwhelmingly in favor of statehood. They have made their wishes clear, ...