Data Wonk
The Arguments Against Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps
Are the current maps partisan? Anti-competitive? Supreme Court must decide.
Sep 9th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
How Gerrymandered Are Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts?
The data tells the story. Will it help win two court court cases?
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Learning Our Lesson From COVID-19
Rather than blaming Fauci, Rand Paul and Ron Johnson should consider the impact of vaccine resistance.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Most Republicans Support Raising the Minimum Wage
Why don't Republican politicians like Tom Tiffany and Wisconsin legislators?
Aug 5th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
The Economics of the Minimum Wage
Wisconsin's minimum wage is far below neighboring states. Should it join the crowd?
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
How Did Support For Environment Get So Partisan?
Rankings show extreme split on issue. No more champions like TR and Tommy?
Jul 15th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Will Wisconsin’s Gerrymandered Congressional Map Be Overturned?
Wisconsin Supreme Court moving slowly toward a decision.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
How Partisan Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?
Two different rankings show who is most and least bipartisan.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Why Are So Many Republican Legislators Quitting?
The data suggests many still have safe seats. Unless there's a Democratic blowout.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
The Trump Effect on Wisconsin
The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it's a minority party.
May 28th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Who Pays Wisconsin’s Taxes?
Which income groups pay the most in state and local taxes? And how Wisconsin compares to other states.
May 24th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts
Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.
May 10th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
