Any bill that purports to decolonize Puerto Rico must include full information on the controlling language of Puerto Rico, what the transition to federal taxation would be, whether economically stifling maritime restrictions would be eliminated, and much more.
The Smithsonian should not participate in the dilution, distortion, or omission of the Young Lords and the Chicano and Mexican movements that are part of this exhibit.
No one gets to determine the Puerto Ricanness of the daughters and sons of Borikén, especially someone who has actively endorsed and supported white supremacists.
With the sovereignty of Puerto Rico still in the hands of 535 Members of the U.S. Congress, it is also now clearer than ever that the Island should be free to determine its own future.
The US House Majority Leader should be an ally to Puerto Ricans and take a stand for transparent democracy by supporting the grassroots-movement backed H.R. 2070
