Puerto Rico News News Puerto Rico » Social: Puerto Rico’s Search for a New Social Order (Is Ours Too)
Many of us rejoice and are inspired by the movement for democracy in Puerto Rico. The island, considered the oldest colony in the world, became a symbol of true democracy—that is, a government for the ...
News Puerto Rico » Social: The Hidden Costs of Retiring to Puerto Rico Nobody Mentions Until You Move There
Act 60 exempts only Puerto Rico-sourced income, leaving mainland pensions, Social Security, and 401(k) distributions fully subject to federal tax. Medicare Part B enrollment isn't automatic for Puerto ...
News Puerto Rico » Social: MSW Students Find Transformation in Faculty-Led Puerto Rico Immersion Course
Twelve days. Twelve MSW students. One island still rewriting its story after hurricanes, earthquakes, a pandemic and decades of political struggle. This summer, Boston University School of Social Work ...
News Puerto Rico » Social: Puerto Rico or Florida: Where a $500,000 Retirement Actually Lasts Longer
Puerto Rico's Act 60 tax breaks rarely apply to IRA or Social Security income, gutting the tax case for most retirees. Florida's deeper Medicare networks, zero state income tax on retirement income, ...
News Puerto Rico » Social: Puerto Rico residents on Social Security won't get stimulus checks until June
Puerto Rico residents who collect Social Security must wait until June to get their federal stimulus checks, according to the Social Security Administration. That would make them among the last ...
News Puerto Rico » Social: The Italianization of Puerto Rico: a reflection on social struggles against university policies in the world's oldest colony
A former University of Puerto Rico professor briefly describes the imposition of austerity on the UPR, the struggle in response and the similarities to the Italian experience. Submitted by Juan Conatz ...
News Puerto Rico » Social: Queer Puerto Rican Activists La Sombrilla Cuir Are Creating Change on Social Media
Sweeping change for Puerto Rico did not start — nor will it end — with Governor Ricardo Rosselló stepping down. His resignation, under pressure from weeks of mass protests, was undoubtedly a ...
News Puerto Rico » Social: Three years. Four disasters. Social workers in Puerto Rico want change.
After Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, social worker Erica Colón Ortega organized psychologists, therapists and religious counselors to meet with residents in her community of Dorado. Many ...
News Puerto Rico » Social: Ricky Martin among celebrities rallying support for Puerto Rico on social media
Celebrities are coming forward to support Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona left the island without power. Fiona, a Category 1 hurricane, brought heavy rainfall and wind Monday, slamming the U.S.