An Open Letter to Oscar López Rivera

Your struggle, strength and resilience can only be described as inspirational. For that, I am almost ashamed to write this.

  • Jan 17, 2018
  • 10:44 AM

Setting the Record Straight About Oscar López Rivera and the FALN

He was never a political prisoner, but rather as an active member of the FALN.

  • Jun 2, 2017
  • 4:37 PM

Oscar López Rivera Is a Symbol of Puerto Rican Defiance: So What Side of the Oppression Are You On?

The difference between a “terrorist” and a “revolutionary.”

  • May 30, 2017
  • 12:57 PM

National Puerto Rican Day Parade Board Responds (Again) to Oscar López Rivera Controversy

On Monday, the National Puerto Rican Day Parade’s board of directors issued a statement in response to the news that Goya Foods and other organizations were not participating in the 2017 parade on June 11. After that statement was published, news broke on Tuesday that JetBlue, the New York Yankees, AT&T and Coca-Cola had also all agreed to […]

  • May 23, 2017
  • 7:03 PM

Board of National Puerto Rican Day Parade Responds to Oscar López Rivera Controversy

“The Parade will continue to serve as educational platform, as it works alongside the community in a productive and positive manner.”

  • May 22, 2017
  • 11:12 AM

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade and Oscar López Rivera (PODCAST)

Latino Rebels Radio: May 21, 2017

  • May 21, 2017
  • 11:10 PM

Oscar López Rivera Returns to Puerto Rico

His plane landed in San Juan on February 9, 2017.

  • Feb 9, 2017
  • 5:09 PM

Oscar López Rivera Speaks to NPR (AUDIO)

“And the struggle for me is where I found meaning in life, and I knew that that would keep me strong, and it has.”

  • Jan 15, 2017
  • 3:06 PM

Coalition of 40 National Latino Organizations Tell Obama: Free Oscar López Rivera

“López Rivera’s release enjoys broad and growing support, both in Puerto Rico and throughout the diaspora.”

  • Dec 27, 2016
  • 11:41 AM

White House ‘Declines to Comment’ on Online Oscar López Rivera Petition

“The White House declines to comment on the specific case addressed in this petition.”

  • Dec 14, 2016
  • 6:02 PM

A Free Oscar López Rivera Ad Was Published in Today’s THE HILL

Is pressure mounting for a pardon?

  • Dec 7, 2016
  • 12:12 PM

White House Petition Calling Obama to Free Oscar López Rivera Reaches 100K Signature Goal

The question remains: will the White House respond?

  • Dec 5, 2016
  • 9:00 PM

White House Petition to Free Oscar López Rivera Surpasses 50K Signatures, Needs 49K More for Official Response

“He does not pose a threat, and he deserves to be home with his family to live in peace the rest of his years.”

  • Nov 23, 2016
  • 9:28 AM

35 Years Are Enough! October 9 Unity Event Calls for Freedom of Oscar López Rivera

It’s simple: #FreeOscarLopezNow. Period.

  • Sep 27, 2016
  • 8:51 AM

What Luis Gutiérrez Said About Oscar López Rivera Today on the Floor of Congress

“And Puerto Ricans and allies all over the world are asking the President to grant clemency to Oscar López Rivera.”

  • Sep 21, 2016
  • 2:59 PM

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