Building a better politics after Wisconsin’s messy primary

By: Ruth Conniff

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 1,457

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago


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It’s hard not to get caught up in the increasingly contentious Democratic primary battle that’s mostly being waged online this week. But outside of the social media echo chambers, people who are taking the brunt of a vicious, authoritarian regime are asking deeper questions about how to build political power.

Union and immigrant-rights organizers in Wisconsin held a joint press conference Thursday to talk about their efforts to get Latinos, newly naturalized citizens and …

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