A White House spokesperson says the president wants money for a border wall, but even Republicans say they aren’t sure what he wants.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Will child’s death at the border finally end our immigration gulag?
This administration is responsible for the misery it has caused among people guilty of nothing more than seeking safety and a better life.
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Posted inNation & World
Migrant child’s death highlights communications problems at border
The 7-year-old girl from Guatemala died in U.S. custody; it’s not clear how much her father understood of the form he signed stating she was in good health.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Chorus of female immigrants from Portland area to sing at U.N.
Pihcintu will mark the adoption of the Global Compact of Refugees with a performance Monday in New York.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Trump hit a hard wall in meeting with Democratic leaders
The opposition’s ‘mistrust and clarify’ approach kept the discussion focused on sticking to the truth.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: There’s a name for Democrats’ strategy on border wall
Their unconditional opposition to Trump’s proposal doesn’t show integrity – but insanity.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Nancy Pelosi edges closer to winning House speakership
Her showdown with President Trump in the Oval Office over border wall funding seems to have boosted her stature in the party.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Past immigrants would have been blocked by new rules
Requiring newcomers to have money and speak English before they arrive in the U.S. will unfairly stifle opportunity.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Proposed public charge rule will undercut local efforts to help immigrant families
Support our friends and neighbors by speaking out against this mean-spirited assault.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Public charge rule would hobble immigrants trying to succeed
The Department of Homeland Security proposal would create an effective barrier for people from poorer countries who want to contribute to our economy.