Data Wonk
The Politics of the Pandemic
Republican push to reopen state economy depends on distorting the data.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Did Republicans Doom Dan Kelly?
Many voters in red counties opposed him, perhaps in anger at being forced to vote in a pandemic.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Why Was Election in Pandemic Required?
So ruled both the Wisconsin and U.S. Supreme Court. Let’s examine their reasoning.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
The Scott Walker Economy
The final data on GDP, jobs, unemployment: how we did compared to nation, Midwest.
Apr 8th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Is Dan Kelly Good for Democracy?
His legal work and rulings as Supreme Court justice show strong anti-democratic views.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
What Will Green New Deal Cost?
And why is the research on this so sloppy?
Mar 25th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Judge Adelman Blasts U.S. Supreme Court
Getting buzz nationally. Is his critique warranted?
Mar 18th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Why The MPS Referendum Is Needed
The data shows MPS trails other metro area districts in per-pupil spending.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
State Regulators at Issue in High Court Race
Justice Dan Kelly seems to side with those out to destroy the “administrative state.”
Mar 4th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
The Myth of Nonpartisan Judicial Elections
They could hardly be more partisan. Time to rethink how we elect Supreme Court members?
Feb 27th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Will School Choice Help Reelect Trump?
Democratic attacks on choice and charter schools favored by minority voters could backfire.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
A Report Card for Milwaukee Schools
State data shows charter and choice schools typically outperform traditional public schools.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
