Trump Plans to Stop Disaster Relief Funds to Puerto Rico

The Associated Press Nov 12, 2018 The president believes, without evidence, that local government is using the money to pay off its debt rather than help citizens rebuild. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Noam Chomsky: Trump and His Enablers Are ‘Criminally Insane’

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Nov 5, 2018 In a new interview, the political theorist further clarifies why the GOP is the "most dangerous organization in human history." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Rich U.S. Mainlanders Are Finding a Tax Paradise in Puerto Rico

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Sep 18, 2018 Thanks to two obscure laws, those with the means to live there for half the year can skip out on taxes while the island struggles to rebuild after Hurricane Maria. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Floats Conspiracy Theory About Hurricane Maria Death Toll

CATHERINE LUCEY, ZEKE MILLER and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Sep 13, 2018 In a wild morning tweet, the president accuses Democrats of issuing a phony number to make him look bad. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

As Florence Nears, Trump Touts Response to Hurricane Maria

JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Sep 11, 2018 Assuring the country that Americans' safety is his top priority, the president calls the government's actions in Puerto Rico, where 2,975 people died in last year's storm, "incredibly successful." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Where Is the War on Climate Change?

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 29, 2018 Although Hurricane Maria's death toll in Puerto Rico rivals that of the 9/11 attacks, the response to the two events has been dramatically different. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nearly 3,000 Deaths in Puerto Rico Linked to Hurricane Maria

DANICA COTO / The Associated Press Aug 28, 2018 Findings of an independent study ordered by the U.S. territory's government are a sharp contrast to the hurricane's official death toll of 64 and about double the interim estimate of 1,400. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Puerto Rican Day Parade Shines Light on Hurricane Devastation

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Jun 11, 2018 The New York City event points up the continuing struggle on the island, where many are still without electricity and thousands must seek more federal aid. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Activists in New York Rally as Disaster Capitalists Circle Puerto Rico (Photo Essay)

By Daniel Efram Jun 8, 2018 Author Naomi Klein teams up with other journalists, Puerto Rican organizational leaders and other activists to maintain focus on the embattled island. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Rallying for Puerto Rico

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Harvard Study: Hurricane Maria Death Toll 4,645, Not 64

Ilana Novick / Truthdig May 29, 2018 Delayed medical care and poor infrastructure in Puerto Rico led to the deaths of thousands more than was officially reported, the study finds. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Island-Wide Blackout in Puerto Rico: ‘Like the First Day of Maria’

DANICA COTO / The Associated Press Apr 18, 2018 Officials say it could take 24 to 36 hours to fully restore power to the island, which was hit hard by Hurricane Maria last September. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )