Data Wonk
Why Is State Supreme Court So Angry?
Justices’ strange interpretation of watershed 1803 decision becomes a right-wing battering ram.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Bipartisan Consensus Backs Helping Afghan Allies
But Trump, Tiffany, others on far right oppose helping settle Afghans in U.S.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Most Republican Voters Want The Vaccine
Only a hard-core minority oppose it. So why are GOP politicians encouraging this, and risking our health?
Aug 18th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Higher Vaccination Rates Lead To Fewer Deaths
A political divide is evident in COVID-19 data. Republican leaning states tend toward fewer vaccinations, more deaths.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
What Is MPS Strategy For Stimulus Aid?
It's a huge opportunity to improve student achievement -- which is badly needed.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
How Trump Polarized Voters
Part of shift in Republican Party but no GOP politician has same impact as Trump.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Trump Country Won Wisconsin For Biden
40,000 vote increase in Democratic vote since 2016 election came from pro-Trump areas of state.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin, U.S. Life Expectancy Declines
Other developed countries doing better. Lack of safety net causing problem?
Jun 30th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
The Paradox of Anti-Vaxxers
The vaccines were developed under Trump. So why do his supporters oppose them?
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
The Private Election Grants Didn’t Help Biden
If anything they helped Trump, an analysis of state election results show.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Trump Country Has Much Lower GDP
Yet the difference is smaller in Wisconsin. Why?
Jun 9th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Republicans Oppose Making It Easier to Vote
Against foundation grants to improve elections even in GOP-leaning districts.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
