Data Wonk
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Have Anti-John Doe Forces Blundered?
Feb 29th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
They could open door to federal court questioning state Supreme Court’s shutdown of Doe probe.
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Is The Central City Economy Improving?
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Black employment has risen. Why?
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The Curious Case of Brad Schimel
Feb 8th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Why has Attorney General suddenly entered John Doe controversy?
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Has Walker Shrunk Wisconsin’s Economy?
Feb 4th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Both Barca and Trump blame him. But what does the data show? Second in series.
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The Decline of Conservative Thought
Feb 1st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Once the party of ideas, the GOP now polices political correctness.
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Has Walker Grown Wisconsin’s Economy?
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
His conservative policies were supposed to grow jobs. Did they? First in a series.
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Did Democrats Overreact to ACT Scores?
Jan 15th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
The claim that state dropped from 2nd to 41st on ACT scores is simply wrong.
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Can New Approach End Gerrymandering?
Jan 6th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
“Efficiency model” goes before courts. It has a chance.
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U.S. Supreme Court Must Meet John Doe
Dec 22nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
By hearing case, court would end legal confusion and might enhance its reputation.
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The Shrinking Labor Force
Dec 1st, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
The percent working has dropped in U.S. and even faster in Wisconsin. Why?
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How Liberals Imitate Right Wing
Nov 19th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Their stance on Abele and charter schools is just as close-minded as right wingers.
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Why Mortality is Rising for Middle Aged Whites
Nov 11th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Since 2000, the death rate for this group has begun rising. Are there political causes?