We need to move beyond diversity to inclusivity that gives our immigrant neighbors a voice in what affects them.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Trump administration extends temporary legal status for Somali immigrants
The decision was a surprise to some, given that such protection has been rescinded for immigrants from several other nations.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Six states suing over sanctuary city policy
They argue that the government is unlawfully forcing sanctuary cities to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Against tremendous odds, Abdi Nor Iftin made it from war-ravaged Somalia to America
Now a Maine resident, he tells his harrowing tale in his new memoir.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: United States culpable for immigration problems
Those seeking asylum are fleeing violence spawned by U.S. involvement in Latin American politics.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: An open letter asking LePage for intercession
Please pardon Lexius Saint Martin, and allow him to come home from Haiti.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Reunited immigrant children scooped up into parents’ arms
The Trump administration was expected to meet a Tuesday deadline for only about half of the youngest children separated from their parents.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: If today’s America is not what you want it to be, step up and demand it
Donate your time and money, support immigrants or do other good works, and be sure to vote in November.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Ecology reminds us that we’re all connected
It’s important to see the president’s Twitter taunts as evidence of a larger, more entrenched problem: the all-too-human hubris that exacerbates countless societal and environmental problems.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Cynthia Dill: These Trumpian times deserve another ‘modest proposal’
Why not let working women harness the power of the smartphone for unregulated sexting?