Adrian Florido
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Republican state lawmakers across the country are advancing bills that limit how public school teachers can talk about race in the classroom.
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Pedro Pierluisi takes office amid the island's ongoing efforts to claw itself out of an economic crunch and recover from natural disasters.
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The NPR/Ipsos poll also finds wide gaps in support for demands that racial justice advocates are making.
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Wanda Vázquez assumed office after the former governor resigned amid protests last summer. But her year in office has been marked by scandal.
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Nine of the 13 council members, a veto-proof majority, pledged to "rebuild with our community a new model of public safety that actually keeps our community safe," in the words of one council member.
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After weeks of public pressure, Puerto Rico's governor allowed some school cafeterias to provide meals for children during the pandemic. But many on the island say it's not enough.
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Giovanni Roberto has been leading calls for the government to help needy people during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance giving the mayor 12 days to secure thousands of rooms to house and protect the city's homeless population during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Fed up with what they say is rampant corruption, protesters are demanding the resignation of Gov. Wanda Vázquez, who just months ago served as the island's Justice Secretary.
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In Puerto Rico, thousands are still sleeping outside after last week's earthquake, afraid to return until they are sure their homes are safe. But inspecting thousands of houses is a major challenge.