The governor now appears to be using his go-to strategy to fight efforts to raise the minimum wage.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
LePage’s latest comments about foreign workers called a ‘terrible example for our children’
Speaking Saturday at the Maine Republican Convention, the governor said restaurant workers are hard to understand and the ‘worst’ are from India.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: Disorder in the highest court due to irresponsible Senate
The U.S. judicial system becomes an international joke as a Supreme Court vacancy goes unfilled.
Posted inNation & World
Initial prognosis poor for Obama’s immigration program at Supreme Court
In questions and comments, the administration did not receive support from Chief Justice John Roberts or Justice Anthony Kennedy, seen as most likely to let the program proceed.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Anger-based politics stall state’s economy
Maine is slipping backward on key indicators amid a focus on ‘socialists’ and ‘illegals.’
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Columnist dishonors memory of Franco-American ancestors
A description of Maine’s immigrants in a recent op-ed was wrong and hurtful to their descendants.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Charles Lawton: Fearful anti-immigrant policies dishonor our optimistic history
In fighting immigration, we are becoming the people our forefathers sought to escape.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Immigrants learning English in Portland encounter the kindness of Mainers
The helpfulness of 33 Mainers stands in contrast with the anti-immigrant rhetoric from some politicians.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: State can honor the chutzpah of immigrants by keeping asylum benefits
Give thanks today for what you have, but keep the door open for refugees and asylum seekers.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Port City Post: Made in the USA – and in Maine – thanks to skilled immigrants
Co-workers of diverse cultures at a small business bring home the value of welcoming them here.