Category Archives: politics

New York City Politics – My Personal Endorsements

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Phil Velez

I’ve always been interested in politics. I’m a lifelong Democrat and have not seriously considered voting otherwise. I’ve never voted for Michael Bloomberg and do not plan to vote for him this fall. I never related to the billionaire financial … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico’s Economic Crisis

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Phil Velez

The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has seen its economy steadily decline prior to the global economic crisis and will likely continue to suffer after others see signs of recovery. Puerto Rico has a history of economic problems. The Puerto Rican … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico’s Political Status?

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Phil Velez

(I recently joined the Facebook group “I Support the Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009” and wrote a column in EL BORICUA about the unresolved issue of Puerto Rico’s political status. Here’s a synopsis – ) The future of Puerto … Continue reading →

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Judge Sonia Sotomayor, future US Supreme Court Justice

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Phil Velez

I am extremely excited about President Obama’s United States Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, who would be the first Latina to hold a seat on the highest court of the land. There has been much written about Judge … Continue reading →

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U.S. Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Phil Velez

Nydia Velázquez is a Latina of many firsts. She has been a member of Congress since 1992. She is the first Puerto Rican woman to be elected to the United States House of Representatives. The Congresswoman, who represents sections of … Continue reading →

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