The new State Department program should help us to maximize our most precious resource: goodwill.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Custody and care of unaccompanied minors must be a priority of our state
Although we know that Maine DHHS is struggling with funding and staffing, the refusal to take custody of at-risk youths is negligent, unacceptable – and easily solved.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland immigration clinic helps asylum seekers take ‘first step of a very long road’
With help from volunteers and nonprofits, more than 300 new Mainers fleeing persecution in other countries have recently begun the process of securing asylum – and safety.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Working with immigrant high school students has changed my life
Call it what you will: The contribution by newcomers to our country is a profoundly enriching one.
Posted inElection 2022, Politics
Florida Gov. DeSantis endorses LePage, other Republican candidates
The likely presidential contender says the fellow Republican would focus on family values, oppose Biden.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Maine housing officials say Poliquin campaign story is false
The Republican candidate’s claim that illegal immigrants bumped a woman from a housing list is harmful misinformation, they say.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: A nightmare looms for Dreamers. Evangelical Mainers want our U.S. senators to act.
My faith compels me to speak out on behalf of those who are vulnerable.
Posted inNation & World
Small town in southern Mexico hosts thousands of migrants
San Pedro Tapanatepec grew from an influx of 7,000, mostly Venezuelans, at the start of October to 14,000 Monday.
Posted inNation & World, News
Revised ‘Dreamers’ program to get another review by court
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was adopted by former President Obama’s administration and has had a complicated ride through federal court challenges.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
In lawsuit, migrants say DeSantis flights ‘cruelty akin to what they fled in’ Venezuela
The lawsuit alleges that migrants were induced to cross state lines under false pretenses, a line that some Democratic officials are using to urge a federal investigation.