by Jim Malewitz / Wisconsin Watch, Wisconsin Watch
July 29, 2026
One of my favorite parts of managing the Wisconsin Watch newsroom is hearing from readers. Whether you’re sharing a story tip, sending feedback or offering a fresh perspective, those exchanges make our journalism better.
That’s why I was excited to launch our guest commentary initiative.
Since January, we’ve published guest opinions from Wisconsinites with a range of perspectives. Some have written about issues they’ve worked on professionally. Others have drawn from personal experience or original research. Together, they’ve expanded the WisConversation around the most pressing issues affecting us all.
These commentaries reflect the views of their authors, not Wisconsin Watch. But they still receive the same careful attention we bring to all of our journalism, including fact-checking and editing for clarity. Collaborating with contributors in that process has proved particularly rewarding. Several have expressed appreciation for having an editor scrutinize facts and help them communicate more effectively while maintaining their voice.
Thanks to all who have contributed. Below are the guest commentaries we’ve published just since May. You can find every submission here.
Keep the WisConversation going
We’d love to hear from more of you.
If you have expertise, lived experience or a perspective that could help your neighbors better understand an issue, please consider submitting.
Find our guidelines here and send your idea to opinion@wisconsinwatch.org.
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