Politics
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Ben Wikler says his Wisconsin lessons on local organizing can help make big changes nationally
The former state Democratic Party chair has a new book, “This Is The Plan,” that emphasizes how community activism can create the ripples that address everyday issues and create lasting reforms.
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Crowley gets back in the race for governor: ‘Allow me to reintroduce myself’
Gov. Tony Evers makes a surprise endorsement as the Milwaukee County Executive rejoins a race he’d left 10 days earlier, before the Rodriguez collapse.
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Sara Rodriguez drops out, David Crowley urged to restart his race for governor
The lieutenant governor describes the “betrayal” of a campaign manager who left her finances in shambles, while the Milwaukee County Executive who had endorsed Rodriguez sits on a healthy warchest.
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Question of the Week: Should Sara Rodriguez continue her campaign?
Do the revelations about her campaign manager mishandling finances end her hopes to become governor or make her look decisive and responsible? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for July 16.
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Sara Rodriguez fires manager over ‘hundreds of thousands of dollars’ in double-counted donations and unreported expenses
The lieutenant governor’s revelation is rocking the race for Wisconsin governor, but Rodriguez says she’s staying in the race and believes voters will appreciate her transparency.
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Question of the Week: How to fix healthcare
If it were up to you to change our healthcare system, would you strengthen the ACA? Adopt Medicare For All? Scrap government programs? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for July 9.
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David Crowley’s departure leaves five Democrats in the race for WI governor
The Milwaukee County Executive collects accolades from his primary election opponents in a peaceful moment for a race that’s heating up.
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Wisconsin businesses still hurting as Trump tries new ways to impose tariffs
Attorney General Josh Kaul says the president is trying to get around a US Supreme Court order, while small businesses face financial uncertainty.
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Question of the Week: Still a two-party system in 50 years?
A lot has changed since America’s bicentennial, but one thing that hasn’t is our two-party system. A prediction about our tricentennial is our newsletter Question of the Week for July 2.
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The 7 districts likely to determine who controls the Wisconsin Assembly
Eight Republicans are retiring, giving Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer a reason to push harder for the first Democratic majority in 16 years.
