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James Wigderson: Tiffany resets the stakes
A vote for Tiffany this November is a vote for electoral chaos and a constitutional crisis, with Wisconsin as ground zero for the fight for the country’s soul.

Clarence Nicholas: The governorship of a man of African Descent and its influence on Wisconsin’s institutions: Housing, healthcare, employment, education, and social justice
A governor of African descent would bring a perspective informed by historical experiences often overlooked within policymaking institutions. More importantly, such a governor could prioritize policies designed to reduce disparities that have persisted for generations.

Bill Barth: Campaign ’26: Hope in the Heartland
I’m actually somewhat encouraged. Hong’s defeat — late though it came — suggests lots of Wisconsin Democrats stood up for more mainstream views. Likewise, the pulse in rural America is turning against the worst impulses of the Right because it’s causing real pain.

Spencer Black: Unite behind Crowley, but learn from Hong
Crowley’s victory was very narrow and Democrats have much to learn from Hong’s campaign.

Simran Arora: Making Wisconsin more affordable for working families
Strong schools give our children opportunities. Strong communities give families stability. An affordable Wisconsin gives them the freedom to build their future.

James E. Causey: Fights show we didn’t listen after Sherman Park uprising
Ten years after MKE was warned that adults were failing Black youth, another outbreak of violence raises the question: Did we ever really listen? Accountability doesn’t begin and end with the child.

Bruce Murphy: Ron Johnson continues his war on vaccines
He’s run 5 Senate committee hearings in the last year spreading crackpot theories and disinformation.

Rolf Lindgren: ‘Racist rock’ now gone for five years from Madison
In 1925, the rock appeared in a newspaper article that contained an offensive racial slur.

Bob Wahlin: China’s playbook is designed to manipulate American markets
The Chinese government heavily subsidizes its companies, allowing them to flood the US with artificially priced products. Stopping China’s playbook is key to Wisconsin manufacturing job growth.

Reg Wydeven: USDOJ suit claims Uber drivers discriminate against disabled riders
Last fall, the Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging that the ride-sharing company discriminates against passengers with disabilities.

Bruce Murphy: How Republicans helped elect Crowley
They spent millions to help Hong win Democratic primary for governor, then began attacking her.

John Nichols: Francesca Hong stirred up a movement
While Hong and many of her supporters will work this fall to elect Crowley, the movement they have cooked up has every potential to extend beyond this election year.

Jessica McBride: ‘Data Center’ David Crowley fumbles key issue after his establishment coronation
Crowley had a chance to differentiate himself from Tiffany on an issue that is a fiery one and crosses political lines besides, but he punted

John Torinus: Crowley building team of rivals
David Crowley is showing major league political smarts as the Democratic nominee for the Wisconsin governorship. He has signaled a double-barreled campaign.

Jay Blankenship: There is urgent need to help Milwaukee nonprofits survive
Nonprofit organizations are failing and will need change to succeed in helping the people they serve.

Paul Fanlund: Democrats have a chance to unite Wisconsin behind Crowley
Hong and Crowley largely support the same progressive agenda that would increase public school funding, advance environmental protection, and rebuild a strong and compassionate safety net, among other aspirations. And Crowley, more than Evers, should have a better chance of success with the likelihood of a more supportive Legislature.

Steven Walters: What Wisconsin primary fight means for eight Democrats
Now that the Aug. 11 Wisconsin primary is over, what is in the future for the Democratic gubernatorial candidates?

Dan Shafer: 12 Takeaways from Wisconsin’s Discombobulating Democratic Primary
Our post-election deep-dive breakdown on everything from David Crowley’s comeback to Francesca Hong’s campaign to how the race was won to the looming electability question and everything in between.

James N. Fitzhenry: Wisconsin election results stun as humans wreck the machines
Did it occur to the people wringing their hands that the outcome was more about how voters in the Democratic primary see themselves and their future than what the commentators and pollsters decreed?

Jing Wang: Hong as Wong not simple racist punchline. It’s even worse.
Throughout her campaign, right-wing media and social media users have shown blatant anti-Asian racism toward Hong.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary results
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary, its late-stage twists and turns, and the general election dynamics for November. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.

Rewind: Your Week in Review for August 14
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WMTV-TV reporter Vanessa Kjeldsen discuss Tuesday’s primary results and what they mean for the November election.