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LaKeshia Myers: If you vote for us, we are ‘electable’
A closer look at Blacks and other racial minorities elected to statewide office in the United States

Gregory Humphrey: Senator Lindsey Graham, over the years, was always column-worthy
The reason he was so interesting and important to our politics is that his range of actions earned him both applause and our utter dismay.

Dave Zweifel: Alaska ballot issue echoes past shenanigans in Wisconsin
The Alaska Supreme Court recently ruled that a candidate named Dan J. Sullivan could appear on the U.S. Senate ballot this fall as a Republican to run against the Republican incumbent, Dan S. Sullivan.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ examine the Dem primary for Wisconsin governor with Crowley, Hughes out
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine the Dem field for governor with David Crowley and Missy Hughes dropping their bids to back Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Tom Still: Can Democratic socialism appeal to the middle?
While many Americans want respite from Trump’s bloviation and bad economic choices – from trade tariffs to manipulating the Federal Reserve Bank – they are unlikely to elect people who don’t believe in core American values such as free markets and the right to start, own and invest in businesses.

Jason Church: Don’t call Wisconsin’s young lazy. Make life affordable.
The median Wisconsin home has nearly doubled in price in ten years, to about $330,000, the 13th steepest climb in the country. A typical Wisconsin family can no longer afford a typical Wisconsin home.

Omar Waheed: It’s not 2001 anymore. Candidates need to show up for Muslims and Arabs
We can no longer ignore the Muslim and Arab voice. Generations of families have been born and raised in the United States after their parents immigrated here.

Brian Fraley: Wisconsin forged a fortress for press freedom in 1848. We are still fighting to keep it open
Wisconsin entered statehood with one of the strongest free expression guarantees in the nation. Article I, Section 3 of the Wisconsin Constitution declared that every person may freely speak, write, and publish on any subject, and that the press shall be free.

Dan Knodl: A grandpa’s perspective on protecting children
I will continue working to protect children, defend parental rights, and preserve opportunities for girls and young women. Some issues in public policy are complicated. Protecting kids is not one of them.

Lauren Wilbor: Evers & Co. tried to kneecap Wisconsin motorsports. The voters remember.
Evers betrayed race fans statewide when he vetoed a common-sense “right to race” law that would have protected local tracks from predatory trial lawyers and NIMBYs – a bill that passed both chambers without opposition.

Shannon Whitworth: The silence breaks: Accountability at last for those who make Milwaukee life unlivable
Standing against ‘teen takeovers’ and acting the fool, there are adults who teach better choices.

Mark Maier: Wisconsin students lag in literacy despite high spending
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. This is Mark Maier; I am a candidate for state Assembly District 81. I am concerned about the rising property taxes and

Henry Tyson: Milwaukee teachers have more to give. Let’s give them the chance
Are we fully leveraging the talent already inside our schools? In my experience, the answer is no.

Gregory Humphrey: The age issue looms large in Trump White House
I do not care if you adore the autocrat or deeply despise him. The uncomfortable truth is that the same biological math applies to tyrants as they do to Joe the plumber. But with a president, we all must pay heed to this issue, as the job is punishing.

Ruth Conniff: The Trump administration’s ‘fraud’ theme for the midterms could backfire in Wisconsin
Republicans are screaming about “waste, fraud and abuse” to try to distract voters from all of this destruction and graft. But their “fraud” talk just reminds people of the stunning theft of public resources they’ve enabled and are now trying to cover up with flimsy, slanderous lies.

James Wigderson: Vance looking for fraud
The White House is always the last place Vance looks.

Jessica McBride: 7th Congressional District GOP debate
Data centers in space, transgender goats, dishonesty, and a touching hostage story

Brian Fraley: Waukesha County Exec Paul Farrow Passes away at 61 after public battle with cancer
Those who had the good fortune to work alongside Farrow knew him as an affable, approachable leader who brought a genuine warmth to every encounter, whether he was at the State Capitol, the county courthouse, or out in the community. He carried a deep pride in Wisconsin and in Waukesha County, and he never missed a chance to credit others for the work they did.

Laura Lane: Wisconsin’s energy system is outdated and unjust
Wisconsin’s utility system still rests on a framework shaped by the 1907 Public Utilities Law that granted utility corporations monopoly status. Today, this system allows top executives at utilities to take home massive salaries, while families struggle under high energy burdens.

Brad Olson: Farm policy reaches every grocery cart
Voting for legislators who support farmers helps to strengthen agriculture and build a strong and resilient food system so that everyone can access quality food at affordable prices. When agriculture wins, everyone wins.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze top Wisconsin primaries
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the chances for candidates vying to win top Wisconsin primary elections in August. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 3
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss Donald Trump’s announcement of disaster aid for Wisconsin, the ramping up of Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in Milwaukee and the U.S. Supreme Court allowing political parties to coordinate with campaigns.