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Trump’s Lies Corrupting Wisconsin
His claims about elections shot down by courts, but WILL and Republicans working to turn those lies into laws.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
What Can School District Report Cards Tell Us?
Despite an improved score for MPS, many problems remain.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
The War Against the Wisconsin Elections Commission
Wisconsin Republicans have picked up where Trump left off.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Economy Is Booming Under Biden
Economic numbers at historic highs. And Milwaukee doing even better.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
How We’ve Recovered From Economic Woes
Recent history shows similar patterns -- and keys to recovery -- for Wisconsin and U.S.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
WILL’s Report Short on Evidence
Conservative report asserts, with no evidence, that changes in election law needed.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
How Republicans Are Killing Their Supporters
Right-wing anti-vaxxers help cause more deaths of Republicans nationally and in Wisconsin.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
The American Right’s Scary Views
The future of conservative thought after Trump looks dark.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Rittenhouse Feared His Rifle Endangered Him
His case adds to data showing proliferation of guns makes us less safe.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Comparing GOP And People’s Maps
Under GOP redistricting, Republicans can win majority of Assembly with 44% of the vote.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
What Explains the Virginia and New Jersey Election Results?
Huge increase in Republican turnout. Perhaps ‘critical race theory’ was a factor.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Is Ballot Harvesting A Problem?
Kleefisch says so. The only two claims of this, both in other states, involved Republicans.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
