The pontiff urges the U.S. church to ‘go out from its comfort zone’ and heal a society facing ‘increasing polarization.’
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Cynthia Dill: Wishing the best of luck to President-elect Trump
During the campaign, he identified the demand and supplied it.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s first Arabic-language newspaper publishes 2nd issue
The 16-page paper features an article encouraging Arab-Americans to vote in the upcoming elections and a welcome column written in English by a West End neighborhood leader.
Posted inNation & World, News
Among Syrians arriving in U.S. in the past year, 80 percent are kids
They face many of the same challenges as other young refugees – limited English, an interrupted education – but are distinct in the level of trauma many have experienced, school leaders and resettlement workers say.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Calling Chinese music ‘garbage’ is dumping on diversity
A bully reminds me of our democratic ideals, where everyone deserves respect.
Posted inMaine, Politics
New Mainers Alliance will encourage immigrants to vote
The group, with representatives from a variety of immigrant organizations, will educate newcomers about civic involvement.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine has long had a significant issue with institutional racism
And now Republicans stand by LePage’s racist rhetoric, while Democrats show no moral backbone.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Join Portland Public Schools in trying to make everyone feel at home
Anti-immigrant sentiment reaches young people and makes them concerned for their families’ future here.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Charles Krauthammer: Trump’s immigration policy finally retreats to more rational ground
The only serious solution is enforcement plus legalization.