Many journalists and political commentators have been pessimistic about the possibility of statehood for the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico ... to your inbox. Sign up Constitutionally ...

Puerto Rico commemorates Emancipation Day, a historical milestone that marks the abolition of slavery on the island. Meanwhile, the topic of statehood continues to be rooted in a desire to separate ...

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

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.

Statehood won a majority ... executive order that Trump is being urged to sign has given the movement another big bounce. Who could blame Puerto Rico for reconsidering whether it could expect ...