Self-Determination
Plebiscites, status options, independence movements, and the unresolved question of political destiny.
Coverage forthcoming.
In Territories
Puerto Rico
Statehood debate, fiscal oversight board, hurricane recovery, and the island's political future.
US Virgin Islands
Tourism economy, hurricane resilience, fiscal challenges, and Caribbean governance.
Guam
Military buildup, Chamorro rights, typhoon recovery, and the Pacific's forward base.
American Samoa
Tuna industry, cultural governance, citizenship questions, and the territory's unique status.
Northern Mariana Islands
Commonwealth status, garment industry legacy, military presence, and Pacific positioning.
DC Statehood
Taxation without representation, congressional authority, and the capital's democratic deficit.
Territorial Governance
Organic acts, local legislatures, federal oversight, and the structure of territorial authority.
Federal Funding
Medicaid caps, block grants, disaster aid, and the fiscal disparity between states and territories.
Military Presence
Bases, strategic positioning, environmental impact, and the defense footprint in the territories.
Self-Determination
Plebiscites, status options, independence movements, and the unresolved question of political destiny.