Immigration policy must be reformed to give them a path to citizenship – and an obligation to pay taxes.
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Former Portland couple plead guilty to arranging sham marriages
Natives of Russia and Belarus conspired with U.S. citizens to obtain green cards.
A nation that has lost its way needs to overcome greed and indifference
Our dire situation demands passionate activism on the climate, income inequality, poverty, violence and more.
Our View: As LePage scorns newcomers, cities welcome them to Maine’s workforce
Efforts in Portland and Bangor to help immigrants access job services could benefit both businesses and the state’s budget.
Maine Voices: Mainers should shun reviled Briton who campaigned for Brexit
Citing animosity and fears for his family’s safety, Nigel Farage says he is considering making a move to Maine.
Another View: Chancellor Merkel wrong to call for German veil ban
Regulating future inflows of immigrants is the right thing to do, but pandering to anti-Muslim sentiment is not.
Maine Observer: That day, there was room in the square
But as religious folk prepared separate celebrations of peace, was there room in their hearts to ignore recent words of hate?
Pope praises contributions of Latinos, immigrants
The pontiff urges the U.S. church to ‘go out from its comfort zone’ and heal a society facing ‘increasing polarization.’
Cynthia Dill: Wishing the best of luck to President-elect Trump
During the campaign, he identified the demand and supplied it.
Our View: There’s no mandate for Mainers to hate
Anti-Muslim graffiti at USM points to the growing acceptance of bias and the need to push back against it.