Part of a growing national network, the Natural Helpers will have people who immigrated years ago help more recent arrivals navigate their new community.
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Fear of ICE raids during census could hamper count of immigrants
Outreach organizations fear that Trump administration officials may try to deport the immigrant communities they need to count.
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Maine Voices: Haunting exhibit brings U.S.-Mexico border to Congress Street
A Maine artist bears witness to the crisis in a show that moves both native-born Americans and newcomers.
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Maine Voices: In a divided world, Mainers are blessed by our close ties to one another
These relationships are the foundation upon which we build Dr. King’s ‘beloved community’ and work toward racial healing.
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Acting director: ICE is here to uphold the law, protect the community
Baseless rhetoric, like the kind expressed at recent protests in Portland, overlooks the agency’s contributions to national security and public safety.
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Federal judge blocks Trump order allowing states, cities to reject refugee resettlement
Three national refugee resettlement agencies argued the order illegally conflicts with the 1980 Refugee Act.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Trump Organization fires more undocumented workers a year after use of illegal labor was revealed
At least 7 Trump Winery employees were fired on Monday, as the business enters its slow season.
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Maine Voices: Adding barriers to employment would hurt asylum seekers, Maine communities
Mainers who want to make it easier for newcomers to find work should comment on two proposed federal rule changes.
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Maine Voices: As bicentennial approaches, let our state continue to be the Polar Star
Throughout its history, immigrants have always refreshed and reinvigorated the economy and culture of Maine.
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Rep. Moonen: Inclusivity has been a key value in Maine policymaking in 2019
Bills passed this year have addressed issues such as equal pay, automatic voter registration, state-tribal ties, food insecurity and ending conversion therapy.