Window to the wall - El Morro
Window to the wall - El Morro Originally uploaded by agop's .
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Activism NYC Rally in Support of Puerto Rico's Teachers By Ismael Nunez In solidarity with The Puerto Rican Teachers Federation, about 80 demonstrators, including teachers, college students, professors as well as community, labor and political activists, braved New York City's cold weather Feb. 22, carrying signs that read: “Education is a right, FMPR we are here for you!" The demonstration was held outside the Puerto Rican government offices at 32nd Street and Park Avenue South in Manhattan. Protesters voiced their support of Puerto Rico teachers who have been on a weeklong strike on the island. The strike has sparked clashes with police and led to some arrests. The New York City demonstration came after the union that represents Puerto Rico's 42,000 public school teachers declared a strike on Feb. 20. The strike was declared after 30 months of negotiations to increase salaries and address shortages of books, computers and other materials reached a deadlock. The Puert...
The Presidential Race and Puerto Rico Featured stories: Obama pledges self-determination to Puerto Rico 'with independence as an option' San Francisco Bay View: http://www.sfbayview.com/20080224924/News/Web_Exclusives/Obama_pledges_self-determination_to_Puerto_Rico_with_independence_as_an_option.html Puerto Rico is a vitally important part of our country and Puerto Ricans have made immeasurable contributions to the United States. As president of the United States, I will pay close attention to issues that have an impact on the well-being of the people of Puerto Rico. Related story from the San Francisco Examiner: http://www.examiner.com/a-1239236~McCain_Wins_20_GOP_Delegates.html In a letter to Luis Fortuno, Puerto Rico's nonvoting congressional delegate and a superdelegate, McCain pledged to support a process that would enable Puerto Ricans to decide if they want to remain a commonwealth, become a state or an independent nation.
New Art by bay in Old San Juan, PR
New Art by bay in Old San Juan, PR Originally uploaded by BabyCoqui .
