Data Wonk
Why Is City’s Student Achievement So Low?
NAEP results show notable progress in Chicago, but discouraging results here.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
What Do Voters Want from Justices?
Screnock’s defeat suggests they want integrity, not a Supreme Court bought by special interests.
Apr 18th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Voters Want Checks and Balances
That’s the message on Supreme Court race, Treasurer referendum. Was message received?
Apr 11th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Walker’s Plan to Break the Law
And why Attorney General Schimel didn’t warn him it was folly.
Apr 4th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
A Federal Jobs Guarantee?
NY Senator Gillibrand is pushing idea. Polls show people favor it.
Mar 28th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
How MPS Is Hurt By Its “Friends”
North Division controversy raises issue: which schools best serve low-income black students?
Mar 21st, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Many Republicans Oppose Gerrymandering
Even in Wisconsin. But nearly all are former officeholders.
Mar 14th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Is GOP Trying to Destroy Democracy?
New report points to problems, which can be seen nationally and in Wisconsin.
Mar 7th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
The Lessons of Amazon’s City Search
What can Milwaukee learn from from losing its bid for Amazon’s headquarters?
Feb 28th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Evaluating Walker’s Reinsurance Plan
It has some benefits, but not enough to make up for Trump’s health care changes.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Abandoning The Free Market
Wisconsin instead picks winners and losers. How is that working?
Feb 14th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Not the Law-and-Order Party?
Republicans are undermining prosecutors, FBI, both here and nationally.
Feb 7th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
