The candidate for U.S. Senate should know better than to spout conspiracy theories in violent times.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Democrats need to talk about the caravan
Compassion for the migrants can co-exist with support for the U.S. border’s integrity.
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Posted inNation & World
Weary migrants still far from reaching U.S. border
Burned by the relentless heat and the night’s chill, eating badly and sleeping rough, many appeared to be developing respiratory symptoms Tuesday.
Posted inNation & World
Migrant caravan grows to more than 7,000 as Trump warns of reprisals
Meanwhile, President Trump threatens to cut off aid to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: America owed Jamal Khashoggi protection, citizen or not
That we failed him is a tragedy; allowing those responsible for his death to go unpunished would be another.
Posted inNation & World
Trump threatens to close U.S.-Mexico border, end trade deal if migrant caravan isn’t stopped
In a series of tweets Thursday, Trump vowed to stop U.S. aid to Central American countries and threatened the Mexican government.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Statewide project aims to explode myths, tell rich stories of immigration
At a time when migration is seen as a threat, 70 community partners hope to raise public awareness in Maine about those ‘from away’ who share a love of America.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Parents at border could face agonizing new choice for kids: long detention or separation?
Officials say that White House adviser Stephen Miller is advocating tough measures because he believes the springtime forced separations worked as a deterrent to illegal crossings, even though the number of families arrested is reaching record levels.
Posted inNation & World, News
Hundreds of migrant families released from ICE detention centers
Unable to process the families it has already detained, the agency is evicting them to make room for a sudden influx of Guatamalan families.
Posted inMeet, Source
Kristin Rocha holds yard sale featuring goods from over 60 Maine makers, retailers
Rocha wants to raise money for a group working to reunite immigrant families separated by the U.S. government.