Data Wonk
A Report Card for Milwaukee Schools
State data shows charter and choice schools typically outperform traditional public schools.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
The Republicans’ Gerrymander Scheme
The polls, the data, the legalities. How Robin Vos hopes to triumph.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Both Parties Bar Primary Challenge to Trump
Weld and Walsh barred from Republican presidential primary in state’s Spring election. Why?
Jan 15th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
The Return of Texas v. U.S.
Case could kill ACA, leave 18 million without health insurance. Which states would be hurt most?
Jan 9th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Measuring Republican Views on Impeachment
Poll shows a culture of denial among Wisconsin Trump supporters.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Rep. Sensenbrenner’s Disappointing Column
The Republican has showed his independence in the past. But not this time, not on impeachment.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Can More Cities Become Tech Innovators?
Study suggests federal government invest in cities like Madison. Good idea?
Dec 18th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
The Problem of Low Wage Workers
The data is very revealing. Can it point to solutions?
Dec 12th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
How We View Undocumented Immigrants
Polls show even state’s Republican voters overwhelmingly oppose current policies.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Can Government Break Its Promises?
Obamacare law’s promises to insurers later broken by Republicans. Courts will decide if that’s legal
Nov 27th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Why Raise the Minimum Wage
The data is now overwhelming on the positive effect in states that did so.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
The Charter School Dilemma
They perform better and are supported by most black voters — but opposed by most white Democrats.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
