A horrific reminder of how the people with the least amount of political power in the United States suffer the worst consequences from the inaction about climate change.

Residents of the Northern Mariana Islands prepare for Super Typhoon Bavi, with officials urging safety measures as the storm approaches. gulfnews.com/amp/story/wo...

Super Typhoon Bavi has intensified to Category 5, prompting urgent preparations in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. watchers.news/2026/07/04/s...

#TBT: Tui Manuʻa Elisala was the last Tui Manu'a titleholder (paramount chief) in the Manuʻa Islands in present-day American Samoa, which expanded to become the Tui Manuʻa Confederacy. Before he died on July 2, 1909, he expressed the wish that the title die with him.

10 years ago, Congress put Puerto Rico's finances under an unelected fiscal board that put Wall Street first. Now Trump is firing its members and opening the door for even more of his Wall Street buddies. It’s time for Puerto Rico to have the right to determine its own future.

A little bragging moment for @pasquines.us: In one of the amicus curiae briefs submitted for the Trump v. Barbara case decided today was a citation to one of our articles covering the prosecution of American Samoans in Alaska for voting.

Even with today's ruling, the pending question of citizenship in the US territories remains.

"The AI health science research partnership between @childrensnational.bsky.social and @virginiatech.bsky.social has evolved into a broad effort to build infrastructure, research pipelines and translational pathways that can move pediatric AI innovation from concept to clinical impact."

Here are the top 5 dogs of June!

expand the court. no more half measures. this is intolerable.

The human species ... and like, every other species ... has this incredible variety of development milestones leading to what we call biological sex. It's just flat earth denial to ignore how these can play out in a seemingly infinite variety & lead to endless outcomes in our brains + bodies.

Not the point and not going to sway anyone, but as someone who has a degree in (among other things) biological anthropology, I just want to point out that the argument that there is only a gender binary is complete and utter bunk, the sort of thing that gets demolished in a 101 course on this stuff.

Trans rights are human rights always and forever.

The US Supreme Court affirms Mississippi's absentee ballot law, allowing ballots to be counted up to five days post-election, impacting voter participation. news.ballotpedia.org/2026/06/29/u...

"Everyone will be affected, not just scientists. Every community in the country.“ A sneaky rule change has the potential to blow up scientific research in the United States. But there’s still time to fight it. Read more from @beebrookshire.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/science/9576...

Less than 24 hours after RFK Jr. became health secretary, his press secretary delivered an order from him to the CDC: Take down your ad campaign promoting flu vaccines. That same day, the CDC reported flu-related ailments that season had killed 68 children — 11 that week alone — and 16,000 overall.

Just despicable.

#BREAKING: Puerto Rico under tsunami advisory following earthquake in Venezuela. A tsunami advisory is issued when a tsunami with the potential to generate strong currents or waves dangerous to those in or very near the water is imminent, expected, or occurring.

The municipality of Añasco broke ground on June 8, 2026, on the reconstruction of El Salto de La Encantada, a natural recreational area in the Barrio Marías neighborhood that has remained damaged since Hurricane María struck Puerto Rico in September 2017.

PETERS: If a state refuses to turn their absentee voter list to the federal govt, will Postal Service still mail their ballots under this proposed rule? STEINER: No PETERS: So it basically coerces states to hand over their absentee voter rolls or face consequences of not being able to vote by mail

The proposed US Virgin Islands budget anticipates increased collections across five major revenue categories: personal income taxes, gross receipts taxes, excise taxes, property taxes, and corporate taxes.

NEWS: Janeese Lewis George has declared victory in D.C.'s mayoral race. She bested her former council colleague Kenyan McDuffie by double digits, crowning a wave of progressive wins in the local primary, @samdelgado.bsky.social and @curiouskurz.bsky.social report:

How long until Trump gets bored of his war with algae and surrenders?

"They identified 20 symptoms more commonly reported in those who had COVID-19, including headaches, fatigue, forgetfulness, gastrointestinal issues, malaise and respiratory issues. Symptoms varied by age, with some appearing early and others persisting or emerging months later."

Let's talk about the scam DoorDash and Uber Eats are pulling when you don't get an item in your order and they don't refund you the whole amount.

According to the call from @centropr.bsky.social, Puerto Rico's political, socioeconomic, cultural, and spiritual relations with populations in the surrounding Caribbean islands outside of the former Spanish Empire remain among the least explored areas of research within Puerto Rican studies.

As always, this is less damning about Musk himself than it is about the degraded and dysfunctional sociopolitical systems around him, which continued to elevate him despite his endless grifts.

With 69 Congress members not seeking re-election, citizens may face significant shifts in representation and policy direction. Stay informed and engage in upcoming elections. news.ballotpedia.org/2026/06/15/s...

Sebastián Negrón Reichard presenta una querella ante el FEI contra Francisco Domenech, señalando presuntas irregularidades en contrataciones públicas. Este caso podría tener importantes repercusiones en la gestión gubernamental. teleonce.com/noticias/loc...

The @right2democracy.bsky.social briefing, titled "What Does 'Consent of the Governed' Mean in US Territories?" featured testimony on how federal decisions made without territorial input affect their communities.

The EPA invites public comment on pesticide petitions affecting food safety regulations, impacting citizens' health and consumer choices. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

2073 cases of measles in the USA so far in 2026, all of them preventable. In 2025 there were 2,288 cases, total.

President Trump lifts restrictions on commercial fishing in protected Pacific waters, impacting American Samoa's fishing industry.

#TBT: Among the versions of the origin of Puerto Rico's flag design is that the idea of inverting the colors of the Cuban flag came to Antonio Vélez Alvarado, who wrote: "the colors appeared inverted before my eyes ... on June 11, 1890 or 1891." He was a journalist, politician, and revolutionary.

#Opinion: Enrique Vázquez Quintana, MD, writes that "the mechanism for selecting judges in both Puerto Rico and the United States merits careful reconsideration."

BREAKING MS NOW: ICE has detained over 500 babies and toddlers under Trump. On an average day, ICE has 25 children aged 3 or younger in custody, according to joint research by MS NOW and The Marshall Project.

Leaders from Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico used the gathering to highlight the realities of colonial rule and unilateral federal decision-making, bringing territorial perspectives to a field where they have historically been excluded.

Striking graphic in this latest Reuters piece, which finds that while President Trump and his family have profited by at least $2.3 billion since he retook the presidency, their more than a million investors have suffered $2.3 billion in net losses. www.reuters.com/investigatio...

Residents in Guaynabo face significant disruptions due to a lack of potable water, highlighting ongoing infrastructure issues in Puerto Rico. 1.pasqu.in/ZYxfQY

Democrat Sandra King Young wants to represent American Samoa in the United States Congress to reenvision, reinvent, and restore federal and ASG collaboration and trust in government.

About 3.6 million Americans live in U.S. territories, but they can't vote in presidential elections. Why? The answer goes back to a series of Supreme Court decisions from 125 years ago.

Governors die uncovered. Citizens face felony charges over ballot confusion. Bills pass with buried consequences. Pasquines has been there for thirteen years. The context was never missing here.

#TBT: A "Satan", an M3 Stuart tank with a Ronson flamethrower, incinerates a Japanese pillbox during the Battle of Saipan in June 1944.

A recent poll reveals that 85% of US citizens support ending dark money in politics, highlighting a strong call for reform. Citizens can advocate for transparency. www.opensecrets.org/news/2026/06...

Congress is looking to roll back state animal welfare laws as it wrangles over reauthorization of the federal farm bill. via @stateline.org

The absolute bottom of the journalistic barrel is people in the media chiding Scott Pelley for having the gall to confront Bilton. If you want a job licking boots, become a bootlicker. You’re not a journalist.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin just repeatedly refused to commit to following court orders from judges who rule that DHS is acting illegally.

The organization noted that residents who have not voted recently may still be registered, and encouraged voters to confirm their status through the Virgin Islands Elections System before Election Day.

According to the federal budget proposal, BOEM plans to hold the first seabed lease for American Samoa in August 2026, following with Northern Mariana Islands in November and Alaska in December.

"On this Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Pasquines invites you to celebrate Martes de Galería! Share your photos, art, and creative expressions inspired by the vibrant cultures of the US territories. Join the conversation below and contribute to the rich tapestry of creativity showcased in our communities."