- San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz
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"They Can't Deny It: The Power Is In The Street!"
- San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz
Over the past several weeks, the world has watched as Puerto Ricans have taken to the streets in incredible numbers to denounce the actions of Puerto Rico's government leadership. Puerto Rico has a strong and admirable culture of engagement; its residents are proud and compassionate, regularly participating in the political process—which has been on full display over the past month.

Now that Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has resigned and Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez has been sworn in as his successor, let's not lose sight of the people's demand to have a greater say over their own leaders or of the powerlessness inherent in Puerto Rico's relationship with the federal government. It has never been clearer that the colonial relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico has been the root cause of the injustice that the island residents have suffered. It is time for progressives to firmly declare support for a fair and equitable process of self-determination to give the people of Puerto Rico agency to decide their future.

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In the Spotlight
What Exactly Are "Assault Weapons"?
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What about high-capacity magazines? What happens when assault weapons or high-capacity magazines are used in shootings? Do bans on them work? Get answers to these questions and more in CAP's new FAQ sheet.

As the national debate around gun violence prevention dominates social media, the news, political speeches, and personal conversations once again, this FAQ sheet will help you participate with a better understanding of the terms, history, and policy proposals for assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Don't sit this one out—educate yourself and engage!

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Major Stories This Week

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The Future of DACA Remains Uncertain
With the U.S. Supreme Court set to consider in November whether the Trump administration unlawfully ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, the futures of hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients are up in the air. And this October presents the greatest mobilization challenge to date: Nearly 56,000 DACA recipients will see their protections expire if they do not successfully apply to renew.

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The State of the Turkish-Kurdish Conflict
The past five years have seen dramatic shifts in U.S. and Turkish policy toward Kurdish political and military actors. This report assesses the reasons for the collapse of the last Turkish-Kurdish ceasefire, the current impasse and prospects for moderation, the regional factors at play, and what must be considered for a potential new peace process to take shape.

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Today's Economy Fails Working Families
The headlines are chock full of soaring corporate profits, booming pay for CEOs, and record share buybacks. Yet, America's working families and communities are struggling to get by. Why is it that companies share their benefits overwhelmingly with those at the top?

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Elevating Student Voice in Education
Students have the greatest stake in their education but often little to no say in how it is delivered. Here are eight approaches that teachers, school leaders, and district and state policymakers can use to allow students to share their perspectives.

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