Data Wonk
Why Is Trump Targeting Veterans?
Trump/Musk cuts hurt a popular government program and many workers who back MAGA.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
How Vulnerable Is Wisconsin to Federal Firings?
State has 30,000 federal employees. And many state workers in federally funded agencies.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
How Fair Are Wisconsin’s Taxes?
The wealthy pay a lower percent of their income in taxes. Evers proposal addresses this.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
The Myth of Immigrant Violence
Neighborhoods with Hispanic immigrants actually have lower rates of violent crime.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
How Much Did New State Legislative Districts Change?
Much closer results, far less gerrymandered despite increasing polarization.
Jan 26th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Crime, Trump’s Claims and The Facts
Has the crime rate gone up or down in Milwaukee and nationally?
Jan 8th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Why People Live Longer in Some States
The differences between Wisconsin and states like Mississippi.
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Did Act 10 Improve Wisconsin’s Economy?
Scott Walker fell far short of his promises and behind some neighboring states.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How Fair Are Wisconsin’s Taxes?
And how will they be affected by Trump tax cuts?
Dec 4th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Is Raising the Minimum Wage Good Policy?
Or just good politics? Let's consider the data for both.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
What the 2024 Election Tells Us About Wisconsin Voters
Wisconsin was the most competitive state in America. Which issues mattered?
Nov 20th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
What Kind of Economy Will Trump Inherit?
Across the board the numbers all tell a similar story.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
