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A Quick and Dirty Reply to American Supporters of Puerto Rican Statehood

As more Americans call for Puerto Rican statehood, those of us who oppose it need to embrace the debate — and get much better at having it.

Jan 8, 2021

A Quick and Dirty Reply to American Supporters of Puerto Rican Statehood

Jan 8, 2021

My Writing on Puerto Rico in 2024

A few years ago I started a little personal end-of-year tradition: an X/Twitter thread with all my essays, op-eds, and podcast appearances…

Dec 29, 2024

My Writing on Puerto Rico in 2024

Dec 29, 2024

“Puerto Ricans are Americans” Is Insulting Colonial Rhetoric

Our identity and our dignity do not depend on our citizenship or our relationship with the United States.

Nov 3, 2024

“Puerto Ricans are Americans” Is Insulting Colonial Rhetoric

Nov 3, 2024

Puerto Rico Could Be About to Elect Its First Pro-Independence Governor

Something unprecedented is happening in Puerto Rico which, like the U.S., will hold its general election on November 5th.

Oct 20, 2024

Puerto Rico Could Be About to Elect Its First Pro-Independence Governor

Oct 20, 2024

Puerto Rico at the United Nations

Advocating for decolonization at the UN is both futile — and vital.

Jun 22, 2024

Puerto Rico at the United Nations

Jun 22, 2024

Thanks for your comments and questions, which I imagine you've made in good faith—even as I'm about…

1. It's interesting, and maybe a little telling, that your example of a major benefit to Puerto Rico is Puerto Ricans being able to leave…

Dec 25, 2023

Dec 25, 2023

A Short Play On the Long History of the United States Rejecting Puerto Rico Statehood

A 125-year-old dialogue between the United States and Puerto Rico on the island’s political future.

Dec 17, 2023

A Short Play On the Long History of the United States Rejecting Puerto Rico Statehood

Dec 17, 2023

Short(ish) Takes: A Transition Plan for Puerto Rican Independence

Some back-of-the-envelope math that might satisfy both Puerto Ricans and Americans.

Feb 2, 2022

Short(ish) Takes: A Transition Plan for Puerto Rican Independence

Feb 2, 2022

Final Fantasy: Remade

The recent remake of FF7, one of the most iconic video games of all time, has something to say about storytelling in the age of reboots…

Apr 1, 2021

Final Fantasy: Remade

Apr 1, 2021

For Puerto Rican Statehood, It’s Now or Never: So It’s Never.

Originally published in Latino Rebels on January 21, 2021. You may note that, over at LR, the piece’s title ends with an question mark…

Jan 21, 2021

For Puerto Rican Statehood, It’s Now or Never: So It’s Never.

Jan 21, 2021

Alberto C. Medina

Alberto C. Medina

Advocate for Puerto Rican independence. President of Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora (BUDPR), a national nonprofit organization fighting for decolonization.

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