Data Wonk

• The Radical State Supreme Court?

  Jul 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Three cases reveal the court overruling precedent while claiming it isn’t.

• Why Trump’s Hostile Takeover Succeeded

  Jun 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  The data shows how he stole Republican Party despite opposition of its leaders.

• How to Fix Medicaid

  Jun 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  State officials wrestling with problem of rising costs ignore the obvious solution.

• Possible Solutions to Murder in Milwaukee

  Jun 16th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Should it be treated as health epidemic? And why are shootings now more lethal?

• Murder in Milwaukee

  Jun 9th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  What do the statistics tell us about homicides and why they happen?

• Why Federal Court Rejected Archer Suit

  May 31st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Eric O’Keefe’s attempt to punish DA John Chisholm was way thin on evidence.

• The Shrinking Middle Class

  May 25th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  National shrinkage of middle class households hits Milwaukee hard. Is there any solution?

• Did John Doe Threaten High Court?

  May 10th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Two Supreme court justices were deeply implicated in probe, yet voted to shut it down.

• How to Attract Jobs to Wisconsin

  May 2nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Walker’s policies haven’t worked. More urban-centered policies could improve things.

• John Doe Controversy Gets Even Stranger

  Apr 20th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Judge Lynn Adelman seemed mystified by attorneys for both sides in suit against John Chisholm.

• Road Map To Economic Failure

  Apr 14th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Why has Walker’s jobs plan failed? And why won’t he change his approach?

• When Progressives Imitate the Right

  Apr 1st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  The Shepherd’s campaign against Democrat Chris Abele is a classic example