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Or a redux of my post #35.

Go listen to the radio broadcast of the Kojo Nnamdi show. You'll hear an interesting analysis about the similarities and differences of the territories.

Of course, I listened most closely for discussion of the CNMI. David Cohen sounds like a big fan of us. He says there's been tremendous progress since Congressman Miller's visit in the 90's.

I hadn't noticed such progress. I wonder if I'm blinded by my daily life here, or if Mr. Cohen is overstating the case.

I am very disheartened by the trafficking cases involving the Red Heart and Starlight/Stardust clubs. The harm to the women brought to those businesses sounds very much like the old cases involving the Kim Chee Cabana and Mr. Oh's nightclub from the early 1980's!

But D.C. is getting a reminder that there are territories besides them, that we have rights and needs, that we contribute but aren't perfect, and that some of the interesting issues in Congress at present involve us.

This is worth the listen.

I just received this information and thought it worth passing along:

The Kojo Nnamdi ShowTuesday, Feb. 27, 2007 12:06 PM EST http://www.wamu.org/programs/kn/07/02/27.php#12962
Join the show: 1-800-433-8850 ([email protected])

U.S. Territories & Politics: Some were acquired through war, others were purchased nearly a century ago. But each of the U.S. territories has a unique relationship with our government and economic system. From Guam to Puerto Rico, we'll look at the hot-button political, labor and military issues facing the territories today. GuestsJeffrey Farrow, Former co-chair of the President's Interagency Group on Puerto Rico, 1994 to 2001; Staff director of the House subcommittee on territories, 1982 to 1994.David Cohen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular Affairs, U.S. Department of the InteriorRep. Madeleine Bordallo, Delegate, U.S. House of Representatives (D-Guam)Rep. Donna Christian-Christensen, Delegate, U.S. House of Representatives (D-U.S. Virgin Islands)[Show archives will be available approximately one hour after the program ends.]


Thanks to Dan MacMeekin.