Reducing Puerto Rican Corruption Requires Not Just A New Governor But Fresh U.S. Oversight
The Oversight Board has failed in their mandate to assist the Puerto Rico government in achieving fiscal responsibility. Board members believe their role does not include addressing corruption.
Puerto Ricans Erupt In Protest, Demand Governor’s Resignation Over Leaked Text Messages
Massive protests broke out five days ago when almost 900 pages of private messages between Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and his top officials were leaked.
Trump And The Senate Need To Quickly Restore Financial Oversight To Puerto Rico
Given that Puerto Rico is just recently standing up better fiscal accountability, now is the time taxpayers need the Puerto Rico Oversight Board doing the job Congress gave them to do.
Trump Is Right: Puerto Rico Shouldn’t Get More Hurricane Subsidies
Not one more dime in funding should be sent to Puerto Rico until it gets its political house in order, either of its own accord or by the Trump administration forcing systematic change.
Podcast: The Paid Family Leave Policy Republicans Want Congress To Pass
AEI Resident Scholar Andrew Biggs joins Federalist Radio to discuss Social Security, paid parental leave, and the economic road blocks in Puerto Rico.
Podcast: Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Recovery, Statehood, And Debt Crisis
Christian Sobrino, chief advisor to the governor of Puerto Rico, joins Federalist Radio to discuss the biggest political and financial challenges the island is facing.
What Roberto Clemente’s Death Still Says To Us 45 Years Later
The dramatic and tragic end of Roberto Clemente’s career capped a story that is uniquely American and uniquely baseball.
I’m A Marine And I Tried To Help Puerto Rico, But The Bureaucracy Stopped Me
The Puerto Rican governor’s office put out a call for mainland commercial drivers willing to help. Unfortunately, the capacity of bureaucrats to stifle selfless service is disturbingly strong.
What Happened When Hurricane Maria Battered Our Puerto Rican Neighborhood
An island already exhausted and resource-depleted from rendering aid to neighboring islands was now the target of a catastrophic storm, the likes of which hadn’t been seen there since 1928.
Why Congress Should Not Repeal The Jones Act
Repealing the Jones Act would be an epic disaster for the U.S. maritime industry, threaten the U.S. environment and workers’ safety, and critically wound our preparedness for global conflict.
In Maria’s Wake, It’s Time To End The Jones Act
The Jones Act is a stupid regulation that becomes more obviously stupid in the face of a humanitarian crisis. Waive it for Puerto Rico, then destroy it in Congress.
Puerto Ricans Hope For Clinic Closures After U.S. Stops Funding International Abortions
Just three days after his inauguration, President Trump reinstated a policy that keeps $607.5 million from international organizations that promote or perform abortions.
How Pope Francis Helped An Unrepentant Terrorist Get A Presidential Pardon
Papal connivance with the commutation of Oscar Lopez-Rivera’s sentence was not spontaneous. Francis’ mercy-mongering on his behalf lasted more than a year.
President Obama’s Pardon For Oscar Lopez Rivera Trades A Terrorist For Votes
The president’s action carries the same unavoidable whiff of playing identity politics with a key voting bloc of the Democratic Party.
Here’s Who Benefits From Worsening Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis
There are many winners and losers in any potential restructuring of Puerto Rico, and it’s important to understand who’s advising whom and what their incentives are.
Governor Luis Fortuño On The Lessons The US Must Learn From Puerto Rico
Governor Luis Fortuño joins Ben on Federalist Radio to discuss the debt crisis of Puerto Rico.
Does The First Amendment Protect The Release of Videos Exposing Planned Parenthood?
Ben speaks with two legal scholars about the First Amendment rights of the organization releasing the videos exposing Planned Parenthood.
Puerto Rico, The Left’s Sandbox
Major policies the Left wants are already the rule in Puerto Rico. And that’s why Puerto Rico’s a massive disaster.
Puerto Rico: Another Harsh Lesson About The Consequences of Violating Fiscal Policy’s Golden Rule
Are there any success stories based on tax hikes or bigger government? Ask Puerto Rico.
The 30 Best Games To Choose From For Gifts This Year
Still looking for Christmas gift ideas? Buy your loved ones games. We’ve got just the right one for you.
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