A proposal to end bulk NSA collection of phone records is a step forward for privacy.

A son decided he preferred a peaceful passing to the ‘prolonged and painful’ process of dying of cancer.

While the impulse behind the idea is sound, the policy itself could actually impair the effectiveness of law enforcement.

Out of respect for Native Americans, we can choose a name that honors them yet keeps symbols intact.

The facts don’t support claims that Great Northern benefited from a sophisticated tax credit scheme.

The Supreme Court says judicial candidates can’t personally seek campaign contributions.

By avoiding genetically modified ingredients, Chipotle backs an effort that could harm the world’s poor.

The writer decries efforts to avoid a public referendum on a Nevada waste site but doesn’t want Mainers to vote on allowing a plant here.

The most optimistic outlook is for a campaign that will continue well into next year and perhaps beyond.