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PublishedDecember 18, 2023
Trump invokes Nazi-era ‘blood’ rhetoric against immigrants, as Senate debates border security
White House and Senate negotiators struggled to reach a border security deal that would unlock President Biden’s request for billions of dollars worth of military aid for Ukraine and other national security needs.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2023
In Lewiston, young people are face of change for low-income Mainers, people of color
A group of 15 people from immigrant communities met to address ways to counter systemic barriers in the state and develop strategies for building relationships.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2023
National campaign launches to promote Pingree’s asylum seeker work bill
The campaign is rallying support for the bipartisan House Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which would reduce wait times for work permits from at least 180 days to just 30 days.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2023
Biden administration is resuming deportation flights for Venezuelan migrants as arrivals grow
The U.S. move is the latest effort to deal with swelling numbers of migrants as the administration comes under increasing pressure from Republicans and mayors from the president’s own party to do more to slow arrivals.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2023
Commentary: Trump’s second-term agenda must not get lost in the noise
Anyone who isn’t a true believer in the former president’s authoritarian vision should be terrified.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2023
Lobster apprenticeship program aims to diversify working waterfront
Lift All Boats, launched by Luke's Lobster, gives young people of color access to an iconic Maine industry that can be difficult to crack.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
Groups hope to boost Muslim voter registration with events in Portland and Lewiston
On National Muslim Voter Registration Day, organizers at the Maine Muslim Community Center encouraged people to register to vote and worked to correct misperceptions about U.S. elections.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2023
Judge orders Texas to move floating barrier used to deter migrants between U.S. and Mexico
A federal judge has ordered Texas to move a large floating barrier to the bank of the Rio Grande by Sept. 15.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
Our View: Here’s what it will take to stop the rise of hate groups in Maine
Speak up, confront dangerous ideology directly, and protect neighbors who are targeted and make it clear that they are as much a part of our communities as anybody else.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2023
Bank offers first Islamic mortgages based in Maine
The program is viewed as a watershed initiative for Maine's immigrant community.
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