125 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that some territories belonged to the US but weren’t part of it. The reasoning was openly racist – and it still shapes how millions are represented in Congress.
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As many as 10% of enslaved people on St. Croix escaped. Where they went has remained a mystery, but scientists are using new mapping technology to find answers.
Hardening electric transmission systems and monitoring ocean temperatures are two key priorities.
A series of Supreme Court cases based on racist language and reasoning still govern the lives of 4 million Americans.
In principle, some portion of the shoreline is public land along virtually all US coasts. But these can sometimes overlap with private property interests, creating confusion and conflict.
The Caribbean braces for another hurricane season even as many nations remain crippled by the catastrophic damage of 2017. Here, experts assess the region’s difficult and costly storm recovery.
Evidence shows that US taxpayers are less willing to support extensive disaster relief when the victims are not white. Could that explain the Trump administration’s lackluster support for Puerto Rico?
Bought from Denmark for their strategic value, a group of Caribbean islands has lived under the US flag for a century.
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