Data Wonk
How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself
His embrace of Trump looked like a winning bet. Until it didn't.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Was Gov. Evers 402 Year Proposal Legal?
Gov. Walker went even further. Why the high court upheld Evers.
May 7th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Did Schimel Get Too Partisan in Election?
The conservative in race for state superintendent was less strident and did better.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Foreign Tariffs Targeting Wisconsin’s Red Counties
Nationally and in Wisconsin Republicans voters far more likely to be hurt.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Measuring Trump’s Approval Rating
Declining both nationally and in Wisconsin. By how much?
Mar 19th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
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
