Reducing the Puerto Rican diaspora to people who had “money and connections” to move is so dismissive of the century long economic stranglehold the US government has upon the island which has directly destroyed our access to a decent standard of living. Im so tired of this gringo
Un día como hoy, en 1917, entró en vigor la Ley Jones que impuso la ciudadanía estadounidense a los puertorriqueños. Mientras unos celebran, aquí les hablamos de la otra Ley Jones, de 1920, que demuestra lo bien que nos tratado.
LAS LEYES DE CABOTAJE https://t.co/9QMf76xQie
Racism and white supremacy have kept Puerto Rico a colony.
Those seeking annexation are ignoring the repression and murder of many who fought to liberate the island.
Let’s be clear. They seek statehood for their own gains, because this is NOT what Boricuas VOTED FOR.
Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico have again declared their desire for statehood, and Congress must follow suit. Today, along with @RepJenniffer, I'm proud to introduce the Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act. 🇺🇸🇵🇷#PRStatehood
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@DavidBegnaud unfortunately the basis of this argument is wrong.
The question is why does the US impose itself on the island instead of letting it exercise their rights as a nation.
Invaded, experimented on and used for wars, it’s a question of ending racism not annexation.
.@RepStephMurphy (D-FL.) I think it’s absolutely wrong that military members from Puerto Rico can die for the U.S. but they can’t vote to elect the people who set policy for them.
Murphy made that statement after announcing she endorses the latest push to make P.R. a state.
We don’t support this bill. It is important to have context.
#PuertoRicans did not vote in favor of statehood.
This bill is being used to impose a status decision rather than allow Puerto Ricans to decide.
Similar to how US citizenship was imposed.
Here’s the full press conference, for you to watch, announcing the Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act. This took place in Washington D.C. today. https://t.co/o49m2qRq6E
Here’s the full press conference, for you to watch, announcing the Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act. This took place in Washington D.C. today. https://t.co/o49m2qRq6E
The Road to US Statehood for Puerto Rico ➡️ Austerity & Settler Colonialism
Irrespective of hopes / future. That's what we’re experiencing (NOW)
Depopulation & repopulation by US residents.
Thx @thedailybeast for letting me add this context 📰✍️🏾
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El gobierno de Puerto Rico ofrece incentivos para todos, menos sus propios residentes. Muchos residentes tienen que dejar su familia y comunidad por la desigualdad que promueven.
Dice mucho sobre a quién representan.
#AbolishAct60#Statehood#NoToStatehood#PuertoRico
The Puerto Rican gov offers incentives for everyone but it’s tax-paying residents.
It speaks volumes about who they represent.
#PuertoRico#Act60#statehood
Act 60 is a law that further colonizes the island of Puerto Rico by making it a tax haven for millionaires & gives them control of our natural resources & land to learn more follow @abolishact60