OPINION: It’s time to listen to Puerto Rican communities
For the past few nights I’ve been showering under the stars and the purple hues of the Caribbean sky. Hosing ourselves down is the easiest way to shower these days.
Supporting Mutual Aid Efforts in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Fiona
When we ask community leaders in Puerto Rico what they learned after Hurricane María, most say a variation of: The government doesn’t have our back; community and mutual aid are
How Overdevelopment is Threatening One of Puerto Rico’s Ecological Treasures
The island town of Culebra, part of the Puerto Rican archipelago, has always been a magnet for outside interests. In 1867 the United States tried to buy it from Spain.
Puerto Rico has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a clean energy grid – but FEMA plans to spend $9.4 billion on fossil fuel infrastructure instead
By: Patrick Parenteau, Vermont Law School and Rachel Stevens, Vermont Law School The Biden Administration has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help Puerto Rico transition to a greener and more resilient
Police Swarmed Our LGTBQIA+ Club. Why?
Most LGBTQIA+ clubs, bars, coffee shops, and other gathering places — including pop-up events held at venues not specific to the community— aim to be safe spaces, also referred to
After July 11, What Has Changed in Cuba? Part II
Editor’s note: This article is part of Conciencia Caribeña (Caribbean consciousness), a new section of 9 Millones where we provide in-depth analyses on topics relating to other countries in the
After July 11, What Has Changed in Cuba? Part I
Editor’s note: This article is part of Consciencia Caribeña (Caribbean consciousness), a new section of 9 Millones where we provide in-depth analyses on topics relating to other countries in the Communities in Puerto Rico are Designing Resilient Centers Powered by Solar
While Puerto Rico experiences a challenging transition of the Power Authority, these communities are designing renewable alternatives.
Landfall: Looking Back in Order to Heal
Directed by Cecilia Aldarondo and produced by Lale Namerrow Pastor, Landfall is a 90-minute documentary that “explores the interlaced legacies of colonialism, exploiting industries, disaster capitalism, and the barriers that
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