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Hurricane Maria

Puerto Rican children sit in a shelter sitting on a light blue bench two of the children are playing with a phone the other three are watching.
Catherine Lizette Gonzalez  Apr 6, 2018 2:01PM EDT

Puerto Rico to Close 283 Public Schools, Teachers Condemn Decision

The news comes two weeks after Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Roselló signed a bill to implement a charter school and voucher program.
Illustration of Brown woman in red and white and blue outfit next to woman in red and gold and blue outfit in front of pink sky and under red and white and blue Puerto Rico flag
Sameer Rao  Mar 21, 2018 3:26PM EDT

La Borinqueña Fights for 'Ricanstruction' in New Comic Anthology

“Ricanstruction: Reminiscing & Rebuilding Puerto Rico” partners La Borinqueña with Wonder Woman, Batman and other DC Comics superheroes to save the island.
Puerto Rico Faces Extensive Damage After Hurricane Maria
Ayana Byrd  Mar 21, 2018 1:14PM EDT

FEMA Ignored Puerto Rico Supermarkets' Requests for Generator Fuel After Hurricane Maria

The result was the loss of tens of thousands of dollars of food, while people stood in lines outside, hungry.
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Sameer Rao  Mar 9, 2018 3:12PM EST

Vogue Celebrates Women Leading Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico in Stunning Infrared Photo Spread

“By empowering themselves—and each other—the women of Puerto Rico have empowered the entire island.”
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Ayana Byrd  Feb 27, 2018 12:08PM EST

Federal Government Cuts Number of Contractors Restoring Power in Puerto Rico

Hundreds of thousands of residents are still without electricity.
Ayana Byrd  Feb 20, 2018 11:51AM EST

Members of Congress Fear Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Funds Will Go to Creditors

Concerned elected officials asked Congress for a guarantee that the island’s residents and infrastructure will benefit from the $16 billion.
Ayana Byrd  Feb 9, 2018 11:06AM EST

What the Budget Deal Means for Puerto Rico

The $16 billion allocated for the island’s recovery effort is a great help—and a major disappointment.
A street is flooded during the passing of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Ayana Byrd  Feb 7, 2018 11:06AM EST

Congress Investigates FEMA's Failure to Deliver 18.5 Million Meals to Puerto Rico

The agency awarded a $156 million contract to a company with no experience in the food industry.
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Sameer Rao  Jan 29, 2018 12:53PM EST

Residente Says Hurricane Maria, Debt Crisis Expose Need for Puerto Rican Autonomy

“The United States is just not interested in Puerto Rico.” 
A Puerto Rican flag hangs from a black-shuttered window set in a bright blue exterior wall
Ayana Byrd  Jan 25, 2018 11:31AM EST

Puerto Rico: Post Hurricane Maria, Island Can't Pay Down Debt

Meanwhile, residents continue to leave the island in the face of rising unemployment.
A school bus crosses a makeshift automobile bridge, after the original bridge was washed away during Hurricane Maria flooding, on December 20, 2017 in Morovis, Puerto Rico.
Ayana Byrd  Jan 8, 2018 11:21AM EST

EPA Cautions There is Raw Sewage in Some Water Sources in Puerto Rico

Upwards of 76,000 residents of the hurricane-devastated island still lack access to clean water.
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Sameer Rao  Nov 9, 2017 10:43AM EST

Lin-Manuel Miranda Pledges $2.5 Million for Hurricane Relief During Puerto Rico Visit

Also: He will return to his “Hamilton” role for a 2019 run of performances in Puerto Rico.
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Kenrya Rankin  Oct 30, 2017 12:55PM EDT

Puerto Rico Cancels Energy Restoration Contract With Montana Firm

“FEMA has significant concerns with how PREPA procured this contract and has not confirmed whether the contract prices were reasonable.”
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Kenrya Rankin  Oct 11, 2017 10:22AM EDT

House Committee Approves $36.5 Billion in Hurricane and Wildfire Recovery Aid

“These funds are vital right now, in the near term, to get the aid where it is needed most.”
Black man stands among his family's ruined possessions
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 5, 2017 12:04PM EDT

Climate Justice Roundup: Methane Rule Reinstated, Disaster Relief Aid Requested, Clean Power Plan in Trouble

Two steps forward, one step back.
Residents' possessions are shredded and scattered outside the Tutu High Rise
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 2, 2017 2:34PM EDT

Committee on Natural Resources Dems Demand Hearing on Trump's Hurricane Response in PR, USVI

“It is appropriate that we exercise our authority in this regard to hear from officials of the Trump administration in a hearing on the sufficiency of their efforts to respond to the crises in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.”
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Sameer Rao  Oct 2, 2017 2:23PM EDT

B-Boy Richard 'Crazy Legs' Colón Delivers Clean Drinking Water to Puerto Ricans in Need

The veteran breakdancer and Rock Steady Crew member launched a new campaign to provide relief for the commonwealth.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 2, 2017 12:24PM EDT

'SNL' Viewers Praise, Critique Michael Che's Call for 'Cheap Cracker' Trump to Help Puerto Rico

The “Saturday Night Live” season premiere also featured musical guest Jay-Z, who performed while wearing a Colin Kaepernick jersey.
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Sameer Rao  Sep 29, 2017 11:38AM EDT

Beyoncé Hops on 'Mi Gente' Remix for Mexico and Caribbean Hurricane Relief Efforts

Proceeds from sales of the new single, which updates a song by Colombian singer J Balvin and French artist Willy William, will benefit disaster relief efforts in Mexico and the Caribbean.
A container ship is seen docked at the port of San Juan
Kenrya Rankin  Sep 28, 2017 2:08PM EDT

Trump Administration Suspends Rule That Slows Aid to Puerto Rico, Charges Evacuees for Transport

San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz calls the move to lift the Jones Act “an act of justice.”