Douglas Rooks: What did we learn from the COVID pandemic?

Four years after life as we know it was changed by a virus, we still haven't come to terms with how we responded.

Douglas Rooks: As Supreme Court dithers, storm clouds gather

Douglas Rooks: Rep. Golden confronts Gov. Mills on guns

The Lewiston shooting was a wake-up call that Maine policymakers cannot afford to ignore.

Douglas Rooks: With offshore wind port, something big is finally happening

It's about time for the state to seriously begin cutting fossil fuel use from our electric grid.

Douglas Rooks: Age not always a political disability

When considering candidates' fitness for office, voters often have an age-old question to answer.

Douglas Rooks: ‘Red flag’ law not just needed, but essential

Concerns that red flag laws unduly burden gun owners don't stand up to scrutiny.

Douglas Rooks: For presidential campaign clues, look abroad

What's going on in Israel and Britain may, once again, foretell what's going to happen here.

Douglas Rooks: What’s next for Maine after climate change ends winter as we know it

It’s difficult to convince societies and nations to make radical changes. The danger is that whatever response we mount now will be too late.

Douglas Rooks: Union revival no longer a pipe dream

Douglas Rooks: Let all votes for president be counted equally

Using the popular vote instead of electors would help restore trust in elections.