Maine Compass: Single-payer would give U.S. patients, caregivers more control over health care system

Weaker campaign finance laws have enabled insurers and Big Pharma to create a system that benefits only them.

Another View: Painkiller guidelines must keep chronic pain in mind

Rep. Chloe Maxmin: Bridging the gap between politics, community

A freshman legislator looks back at her first session in office.

Maine Compass: Congress must protect net neutrality

The internet is meant to be open and fair for all of us, says the local owner of a software startup.

The Maine Millennial: Heading into the holidays, sober

Many celebrations center on alcohol, making this a tough time of year for people who don't drink.

Jim Fossel: Campaign spending is the problem, not donations

England has a system that allows people to contribute to campaigns, but dictates how much candidates and parties can spend.

Maine Compass: U.S. future role in climate fight uncertain as U.N. summit nears

The U.S. will be able to leave the Paris accord Nov. 4, 2020. What will that mean for the other countries at next week's gathering?

Commentary: Think measles is no big deal? Talk to my patient

Commentary: The Can We? Project is a hopeful experiment in revitalizing democracy

A partnership between Waynflete and the Maine Heritage Policy Center is teaching students how to learn from viewpoints other than their own.

Dana Connors: Maine should do more to protect online privacy

The Legislature should fix a law it passes earlier this year.