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Puerto Ricans are U.S. Citizens—Without Full Voting Rights

Civics expert Ben Sheehan introduces Puerto Rico's complex history with the U.S.

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Ben Sheehan introduces us to the complex history of this U.S. territory.

Spoiler alert: PUERTO RICANS ARE AMERICANS.

Ben Sheehan is a political commentator and digital creator. He specializes in civics education, which is showcased in his latest book, What Does the Constitution Actually Say?: A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy Is Supposed to Work. Check out his Substack, Politics Made Easy.

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