“Tatito” Hernández reta la ley Promesa en el Primer Circuito de Boston. ELNUEVODIA.COM More Selected News Monday, July 26, 2021 El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes presentó el recurso legal hoy, en el aniversario 69 de la Constitución del ELA. El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Rafael “Tatito” Hernández, acudió ante el PrimerContinue reading “Good luck having the colonizer give you up Puerto Rico. (Buena suerte en la corte. El colonizador no te va a dejar ir.)”
Author Archives: nelsongon
I love media and communication, as well as digital technology. I write and speak fluently in Spanish and English. I was born in New York, but was sent to Puerto Rico at an early age, where I lived until drafted by the U.S. army. Upon returning from an honorable discharge, I found Puerto Rico small and limited at the time. I moved to Boston where I pursued musical studies and later worked as a musician, teacher, and speech-pathologist in New York. I am currently still interested in world politics, social justice, and income inequality. Health and wellness are essential to survive and thrive. I am working on patience and skills necessary to keep learning.
Better late than never… (Mas vale tarde que nunca…)
A Georgia restaurant will refuse service for unvaccinated people. YAHOO NEWS More Selected News Monday, July 26, 2021 Argosy Restaurant and Bar co-owner Armando Celentano told Atlanta’s WSB-TV, passed the rule is “no different than ‘no shoes, no shirt, no service.” The restaurant will refuse service for unvaccinated people after breakthrough COVID infections among fullyContinue reading “Better late than never… (Mas vale tarde que nunca…)”
It’s all about hair. (Todo por tener cabello diferente.)
California Is Poised To Ban Hair Discrimination. NPR More Selected News Sunday, July 25, 2021 The measure, referred to as the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair), passed Thursday in the state Senate, 69 to 0. Afros, braids, dreadlocks and twists. California lawmakers have passed a bill to protect blackContinue reading “It’s all about hair. (Todo por tener cabello diferente.)”
Roselló, Puerto Rico, music, and protest. (Roselló, Puerto Rico, música, y protesta)
The power of the drum and the rhythm of bomba and plena in the Summer of 19 by Charlene N. Rivera Bonet ELNUEVODIA.COM More Selected News Saturday, July 24, 2021 Music, particularly Bomba and Plena, played an important role in the protests of the Summer of 19, uniting the people with a common goal: theContinue reading “Roselló, Puerto Rico, music, and protest. (Roselló, Puerto Rico, música, y protesta)”
Puerto Rican Truckers end the island’s strike. (Los camioneros de la isla de Puerto Rico terminan su huelga.)
“Frente Amplio de Camioneros”, the truckers union, and the government reached an agreement to end the strike of transporters ELNUEVODIA.COM By Gloria Ruiz Kuilan More Selected News Friday, July 23, 2021 After an extensive meeting in La Fortaleza, it is expected that tomorrow with the agreement,all the transport of products and supplies on the islandContinue reading “Puerto Rican Truckers end the island’s strike. (Los camioneros de la isla de Puerto Rico terminan su huelga.)”
Puerto Rico Truckers on Strike. (Los camioneros de Puerto Rico están en Huelga.)
The Secretary of the Interior, Noelia García, stated that the Puerto Rico Police would be available to offer support to distributors in the event of the transporters strike. ELNUEVODIA.COM More Selected News Thursday, July 22, 2021 The truckers began a strike yesterday, Wednesday, at 4:00 a.m. because the Fiscal Oversight Board has said that itContinue reading “Puerto Rico Truckers on Strike. (Los camioneros de Puerto Rico están en Huelga.)”
Puerto Rico – the forgotten colony, gets documentary attention.
Two New Documentaries Give Caribbean Stories the Depths They Deserve “Landfall” and “Stateless” upend typical narratives about the triumph of the human spirit and show us the complexities at play. The New York Times News Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Two New Documentaries Give Caribbean Stories the Depths They Deserve “Landfall” and “Stateless” upend typical narrativesContinue reading “Puerto Rico – the forgotten colony, gets documentary attention.”
Life expectancy fell by 1.5 years
U.S. Life Expectancy Fell By 1.5 Years In 2020, The Biggest Drop Since WWII The New York Times Health News Wednesday, July 21, 2021 U.S. Life Expectancy Fell By 1.5 Years In 2020. The Biggest Drop Since WWII The CDC1 says COVID-19 was the largest factor, along with drug overdoses, homicides, diabetes and chronic liverContinue reading “Life expectancy fell by 1.5 years”
Cats are more susceptible to infections
Cats Are Better Than Dogs (at Catching the Coronavirus)- The New York Times Health News Monday, July 20, 2021 Cats Are Better Than Dogs (at Catching the Coronavirus) Cats and dogs can be infected by the coronavirus — but cats are more susceptible to infection, a new study suggests. Fortunately, infected cats appear to showContinue reading “Cats are more susceptible to infections”