The pro-Russian Milos Zeman defeats a political neophyte in a blow to pro-Western forces in the Czech Republic.
refugees
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Moratorium on immigrants would facilitate integration
The social needs of Maine citizens would best be served by immigration policies that strengthen the rule of law and maintain demographic stability. The current ructions over Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals are indicative of the social strife and disorder that occur when we allow people to violate our immigration laws. The situation is exacerbated […]
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Posted inLocal & State
Lewiston makes strides towards embracing its immigrant population
It may have been a rocky start but with time and effort, the city’s race relations have improved.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.N. condemns ‘heinous’ sale of migrants as slaves in Libya
Fifteen Security Council members back a statement calling for perpetrators to be brought to justice.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: An up-close look at Rakhine’s humanity crisis
The wounds and stories of refugees showing up across the border in Bangladesh point to ethnic cleansing.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Anti-immigrant school bullying hurts all of us in Maine
Whether it’s brazen or subtle, discrimination keeps minority students from learning and puts districts at legal risk.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Climate refugees could see safety in Maine
And how can we prepare for migration triggered by extreme weather.
Posted inNation & World
Trump administration appeals pro-refugee order to Supreme Court
The ruling could help more than 24,000 refugees already vetted and approved by the United States but barred by the 120-day freeze on refugee admissions.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Legal assistance group getting $500,000 to help Maine refugees
The UMaine law school’s Refugee and Human Rights Clinic will receive the grant from the Sam L. Cohen Foundation.
Posted inNation & World, News
‘Little Picasso’ attracts attention in squalid Serbian refugee camp
Farhad Nouri, a refugee from Afghanistan who is stranded with his family, draws ‘feelings and faces.’