Data Wonk
Wisconsin Ranks Among Four Least Democratic States
National ranking shows it dropped since 2011 from one of most democratic to third worst.
May 10th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Will State Supreme Court Cool Its Ideological Rancor?
As of August 1, its hostility toward experts and democracy won't fly.
May 3rd, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Liberals Winning State Supreme Court Races
They’ve now won three of last four races by big margins. What the data shows.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Election Shows Shifting Demographics
The WOW counties delivered less wow for the Republican Party.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Republicans Seek a One-Party State
Gerrymandering, and electing Dan Knodl, are a means to get there.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?
A conservative majority seems set on restricting voting rights.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Will Tax Cuts For the Rich Boost Economy?
Or help convince people to move to Wisconsin? What the data tells us.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
What Kind of Justice Would Daniel Kelly Be?
He left a clear track record during his four years on state Supreme Court.
Mar 5th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Will a Flat Tax Grow State’s Economy?
The data for other states doesn't support this claim.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Flat Income Tax a Bonanza for Wealthy
Republican proposal skewed to help the rich, cutting income tax for millionaires by 53%.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Multiple Representatives Would Lessen Gerrymandering
If every Assembly district had 3 representatives rather than 1 the result would be dramatic.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Would Ranked-Choice Voting Reduce Partisanship?
Alaska's experience offers fascinating lessons for those who care about democracy.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
