Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition @MaineRights
Enhancing Lives Strengthening Maine Immigrants! Striving to improve the legal, social and economic conditions experienced by Maine’s immigrants. maineimmigrantrights.org Portland, ME Joined November 2017-
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It’s official! @MaineGovernor recently signed legislation to establish a new state office to help new immigrants integrate into the state's workforce! Congrats @MaineRights and other advocates on the ground for this huge win!
It’s official! @MaineGovernor recently signed legislation to establish a new state office to help new immigrants integrate into the state's workforce! Congrats @MaineRights and other advocates on the ground for this huge win!
Good news for farmworkers! The Maine Legislature's Labor Committee voted on party lines to advance a bill that will apply the state minimum wage to farmworkers & grant them the right to take action in court if their wages are stolen. maineaflcio.org/news/committee… #mepolitics
Did you miss our webinar on Maine’s proposed Office of New Americans & integrating new Americans into Maine’s Workforce on March 25th? No worries! We recorded it and it's right here! #maine #newamericans #newmainers #workforce mainechamber.org/webinar65
We are grateful @SenAngusKing for your leadership in the American-Canadian Economic and Security Caucus (ACES) & your advocacy for greater partnership between our countries. #Canada greatly values the longstanding cultural, economic and familial ties that we share with #Maine.
.@RCUSA_DC’s Refugee Advocacy Days are an opportunity for community members, faith leaders, advocates, resettlement staff, and others to gather in DC and advocate for the protection of forcibly displaced people. This year’s event is May 7-8. Register at bit.ly/AdvocacyDays20…!
A message from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maine (@USAO_ME) on how everyone deserves to feel safe here in our #WelcomeHome. youtube.com/watch?v=ik5Wrh…
🚨SECURITY ALERT FOR U.S. CITIZENS IN HAITI🚨 @StateDept is offering limited charter flights U.S. citizens stuck in Haiti. Contact the U.S. State Department and fill out their form for assistance at: mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake. This is a rapidly changing situation and we’ll…
The Irish flag is flying at Harbor View Park in Portland. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to our state’s Irish-American community and everyone else celebrating in Maine! ☘️
On this date in 1820, the land we now call Maine joined union as 23rd member of the United States of America. Happy Maine Statehood Day! What’s your favorite place in this beautiful state we call home?
From our friends at House of Languages: “The State of Maine Judicial Branch is looking for speakers of different languages to become court interpreters. There is a free information session on April 2, 10:00 – 12:00 at York Judicial Center in Biddeford.”
It’s Franco-American Day at the Maine State House today! ⚜️
It’s Franco-American Day at the Maine State House today! ⚜️
Ramadan Mubarak! To all those who celebrate, we wish you and your family a happy and blessed month of Ramadan. #Ramadan #RamadanKareem #RamadanMubarak #PortlandMaine
Don't forget to apply for the 6th cohort of @WeaveTales' New American Speakers Program! The program is designed to encourage & empower refugees & immigrants in the U.S. to share their powerful stories & perspectives. Start your application here 👉 bit.ly/Cohort6-Applic…
As #Ramadan begins, these tips can help school communities support students who are observing.
Best wishes for a peaceful holy month
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CHIRLA @CHIRLA
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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows
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2K Followers 439 Following Maine Equal Justice is a nonprofit legal aid provider working to increase economic security, opportunity, and equity for people in Maine.
Maine Public @MainePublic
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242K Followers 564 Following News from the office of Independent U.S. Senator Angus King of Maine. Following/retweeting does not equal an endorsement.
#WelcomeWithDignity @WelcomeWDignity
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Ryan Fecteau 🏳️�.. @SpeakerFecteau
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Congresswoman Chellie.. @chelliepingree
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NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentermaine
143K Followers 3K Following Headlines and breaking news from NBC affiliate NEWS CENTER Maine in Portland and Bangor, Maine. Start your tweet with #NEWSCENTERmaine to say hi!
Jessica Esch @jesch30
3K Followers 3K Following Illustrator. Book Doctor. Sketchnoter. #HSBARS Co-founder. Typelooper. @NewYorker #GenderTally. @Shinebolts Forever.
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Governor Janet Mills @GovJanetMills
28K Followers 121 Following The official tweets of Maine’s 75th Governor, Janet T. Mills. Tweets will be archived.
Welcoming America @WelcomingUSA
8K Followers 2K Following We lead a network of inclusive communities ensuring everyone belongs. We believe that all people, including immigrants, are vital to our shared future.
The Refugee Advocacy .. @RefugeeAdvcyLab
2K Followers 169 Following The Refugee Advocacy Lab is a partnership-powered initiative aimed at advancing the movement for U.S. leadership on refugee protection and inclusion.
Maine Working-Class H.. @MaineWCH
682 Followers 65 Following Maine Working-Class History aims to promote interest in and awareness of Maine's long tradition of working-class struggles for rights and dignity.
Refugee Congress @RefugeeCongress
3K Followers 935 Following National nonpartisan organization built and led by refugees, asylees, and other forcibly displaced people in the USA. https://t.co/hgOpTGCXCo
Beacon @mebeacon
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Krish O'Mara Vignaraj.. @KrishVignarajah
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Quinn Elleen Gormley .. @QGormley
312 Followers 424 Following Seminarian @CTS_Chicago, Percussionist, Public Health @USouthernMaine Hospital Chaplain. Opinions my own.It’s official! @MaineGovernor recently signed legislation to establish a new state office to help new immigrants integrate into the state's workforce! Congrats @MaineRights and other advocates on the ground for this huge win!
We congratulate #Maine and @MaineGovernor for establishing an Office of New Americans to facilitate the integration of newcomers and support an inclusive economy for all. Check out this article by @newscentermaine to learn more: ow.ly/vRm550RoqhG
The U.S. Economy Is Surpassing Expectations. Immigration Is One Reason. nytimes.com/2024/02/29/bus…
Congratulations to Clovis Ihahore, informational technology specialist for Lewiston Public Schools, on becoming an American citizen. He posed for a picture last week with his children, Roxy, Rania, and Roy after the Friday ceremony. The IT department also gave him a cake Monday.
Join us for the Always Welcome Webinar hosted by Cities & Counties for Citizenship (CC4C) and the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA)! 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM ET Don't miss out! Sign up today: bit.ly/AlwaysWelcomeW…
It’s National Caregiver Day! Immigrant caregivers are critical in every facet of life in the US. Raise your voice to #ProtectFamilies who contribute every day to the nation's health, education, safety, and prosperity. action.momsrising.org/sign/immigrati…
50+ elected officials, business owners & Maine residents testified in support of a state Office of New Americans. “For what this bill is & what it [can] do, I will start with the ability to get people already in our state working.” Rep. Amanda Collamore buff.ly/3ucQ6U5
“Improving how Maine introduces & integrates New Americans into its communities & economy is viewed as one key strategy to address the state’s workforce needs.” @GovJanetMills & Rep. Deqa Dhalac on the importance of creating an Office of New Americans. buff.ly/492aztk
See you there, @MaineRights!
A few more pictures from the recent Office of New Americans plan launch event, as well as our official statement. Please join us in supporting LD 2167 next week!
Incorporating #newcomers into the #workforce and coordinating resettlement efforts will be part of the mandate of the Office of New Americans in #Maine. @MaineRights has more suggestions for how the ONA can further accomplish its goals. Read @MainePublic: ow.ly/yn6A50Qn8Up
It’s #ElectionDay in Lewiston & Auburn. I’ll be on tonight feeding you results of both mayors races and all the city council seats. Auburn will also vote on a $45M bond for a new public safety building. Check out our election previews: sunjournal.com/2023-election/
Ready or not, welcome to Election Day in Maine. I’m in Lewiston and Auburn this afternoon and evening. The @bangordailynews will have updates on lines and races throughout the day (and also follow the @sunjournal for Lewiston/Auburn/Andro coverage). bangordailynews.com/2023/11/07/pol…
💚Tonight is for Lewiston.
📣When people seeking asylum can work, everyone wins. But most asylum seekers are forced to wait 6+ months for a work permit. Americans see a solution in plain sight: #LetAsylumSeekersWork. Tell your member of Congress to support the House #ASWAA today: letasylumseekerswork.org
“If this bill passed tomorrow, it would help solve our housing crisis. Landlords are looking for tenants who are working. Many asylum seekers staying in our homeless shelters could afford to rent at market rates if they had jobs.” @MaineRights pressherald.com/2023/10/19/nat… @JoeSudbay
‼️ Heads up, #portlandme people.
The @CityPortland, Maine has posted a bunch of jobs to staff the new Riverside shelter for asylum seekers that is opening next month. You can search and apply here: selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/Employment…
I did not think when I wrote a story on foreign-trained health professionals it would get an award. It made third place for coverage of minority issues. A win not just for me/@mainemonitor, but for immigrants struggling to re-enter their field.
Members of The Maine Monitor newsroom collectively received 39 accolades from the Maine Press Association during the association’s annual fall conference Oct. 14 in South Portland. buff.ly/46s4eXa
Glad Maine is a state where we don’t let pregnant women’s and kids’ immigration status keep them from important health care services #mepolitics
Undocumented immigrants are ineligible for Medicaid while pregnant in most states. In this *updated* WP, we show that expanded Medicaid for pregnant immigrants leads to better health, academic, and economic outcomes for their kids, who are US citizens, w/@smilleralert & G.Aldana
Congratulations to Rose Barboza for being named a 2023 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 honoree. Barboza founded all of her companies during the pandemic. Each fills a different void, but all combat various social issues. ow.ly/OL6j50PS3KV
The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition is the organizing nucleus of a network of 97 member organizations and non-member partners who advocate for Maine immigrants to improve conditions for resettlement. ow.ly/h8bk50PRbzW
@MaineRights @MaineAFLCIO Thank you for sharing, friends!
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