Puerto Rican organizations putting the island at the front and center of the 2020 elections
As the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates ramp up their campaigns, a number of Puerto Rican organizations are demanding that they incorporate into their platforms definitive stances on a series of issues affecting the island and its 3 million residents. “Now is the time to show us, not only that they care, but show us how they’ll act,” Federico de Jesús, senior advisor of Power 4 Puerto Rico, a coalition of 35 organizations and leaders advocating for the island, said on a call with reporters. Yesterday, the group released an open letter pushing candidates to support “a comprehensive … [Read More...]
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Puerto Rican organizations putting the island at the front and center of the 2020 elections
As the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates ramp up their campaigns, a number of Puerto Rican … [Read More...]
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Comentarios from Maria: Es hora de proteger a los perros, vote ‘Sí’ en la Enmienda 13
Se dice que el perro es el mejor amigo del hombre. Si es verdad, entonces la pregunta es, por qué existen industrias tan insensibles e inhumanas, que someten a nuestros mejores amigos a semejante crueldad como lo son las carreras de galgos. Estas carreras no son más que una horrible e indecente … [Read More...]
