Op-Ed: Ending Birthright Citizenship in the CNMI Is Not a Realistic Solution

Recent comments from Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds suggesting that she is considering legislation to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to parents who entered on tourist visas deserve careful scrutiny. While concerns about birth tourism are understandable, the proposal raises serious legal and constitutional questions that cannot simply be resolved through a single piece of legislation.

Op-Ed: Would Any Bank Operate This Way? A Call for Oversight of the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation

In the world of housing development and small business lending, one principle is universally understood: projects must be built on real numbers and reliable terms. Developers, lenders, and investors rely on sound business plans, pro forma financial statements, and clearly defined loan terms to determine whether a project is viable. Without those things, no responsible lender would move forward.

Op-Ed: Find Solutions, Not Blame

The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is to be commended for holding its 4th Economic Forum, especially for engaging stakeholders from throughout the Marianas, including all mayors from Saipan, Tinian, and Luta, as well as partners from Guam. However, it was disappointing and disheartening to see the Delegate deliver closing remarks that focused on finding blame instead of finding solutions for the economic challenges that the CNMI is facing.

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