Michael Stevens is challenging incumbent Matthea Daughtry for a third time.
immigration
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Days before election, Trump pushing fear of immigrants
The president vowsd to end the Constitution’s guarantee of birthright citizenship and sends thousands of troops to the Mexican border.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Collins, King, Pingree slam Trump’s proposal to end birthright citizenship
Rep. Bruce Poliquin initially declined comment on the president’s plan, saying he ‘didn’t see that,’ but later issued a statement saying ‘any executive order or law must pass Constitutional muster.’
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: State Sen. Eric Brakey is reckless with immigration rhetoric
The candidate for U.S. Senate should know better than to spout conspiracy theories in violent times.
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.
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.