A slew of ballot initiatives are allowing millions of Americans the chance to overhaul how their elections are run.

Workers in Maine, Michigan, and Washington, D.C., are campaigning to end the disparities between those who earn tips and other jobs.

The Republican known for his coarse and sometimes racist remarks will be the GOP nominee. And in Maine, that means he has a shot.

If Maine’s Jared Golden votes against his party this much, why does Nancy Pelosi want him around? Because he’s a warm body on the count to 218.

The longtime senator is in the electoral battle of her life. But it’s not only her legacy that’s at stake.

The rich continue their tradition of escapist virtue signaling.

The Gulf of Maine is one of the fastest-warming areas of the ocean. It's going to get worse.

Climate change is accelerating the spread of lethal algal blooms in American waterways—with devastating results for humans and animals alike.

The state's voters have demanded better health care. Will their governor get in the way again?

Leftist groups showed that they have serious organizational chops—and that they can win.

The state's three-way gubernatorial race is quickly devolving into tragicomedy