A democratic socialist like state Rep. Francesca Hong could not win in Wisconsin just a few years ago. She would be considered too radical for the ultimate swing state. That, however, could change this year.

There are five Senate races and 17 Assembly races with primaries on the ballot. Many are in the Milwaukee area.

A Trump endorsement may be thwarted.

Here in Wisconsin, which long ago served as the laboratory for New Deal programs and progressive reforms that grew into lasting federal institutions, there is an opportunity to stand up and defend a better vision of society.

Now is the time for the winning Democratic candidate and presumptive Republican nominee Tom Tiffany to debate issues that matter to Wisconsin – especially as they relate to state government’s role in the economy and managing its major institutions. Here are two of many examples.

The tragic fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz is the latest example of the need for reform.

Alder agrees: ‘Burn this F-ing City down’ is “outrageous.”

Wisconsin students learn what markets do for society, which a leading candidate seems not to get.

For at least the next 90 days, expect to hear a lot about communists “taking over the government.” In lieu of an explanation of what that means, expect no more than name-calling and finger pointing. If you identify as a liberal, a progressive or a democratic socialist, you will be accused of being a communist.

It’s a two-person race. Can the county executive make up the gap in one week?

Hong has some in Wisconsin Democratic circles concerned following a round of national media interviews that have drawn negative attention to her and her campaign.

The stakes are too high, the margins too unforgiving, and the electorate too volatile to allow the political path in 2026 to be blown up by someone who simply cannot win in November.

The lessons from a primary win that can be applied to defeat a Republican in November.

Congratulations Democrats, you’ve become addicted to the pure stuff. You don’t want that moderate, play-by-the-rules Democratic politician like Gov. Tony Evers. You want somebody who really upsets the other side, the wackier the better, just to prove you’re pure.

Now that the primary is over (accept for the technicality of counting the votes), let’s evaluate what happened to each of the candidates.

If you’re voting Republican in the primary and want to get back to running the great American experiment together, let’s make history again and make me the first-ever write-in candidate to win a primary.

Why don’t Republican politicians like Tom Tiffany and Wisconsin legislators?

When you understand fascism and the fascists of old, it becomes incredibly hard to deny that the bulk of the anti-fascists, socialists, democratic socialists, and other like-minded people in America are themselves fascists.

For years, Vaun Mayes has been one of the people Milwaukee turns to in times of crisis. After a heartbreaking series of personal tragedies, it’s time for the community to help him.

Paul was a dreamer, a believer, and one of the most loyal friends anyone could hope for.