Data Wonk
Measuring Poverty’s Impact in the City
Powerful new data has been done. But some research was shut down.
Aug 28th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
The Future of Wisconsin Gerrymandering
An inexplicable U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves door open for GOP mischief.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Would MPS Referendum Pass? Should it?
Poll shows city residents support increased funding for MPS, but referendum still faces obstacles.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
How Democrats Can Beat Trump
And win the state. Polls show which issues are winners — or too leftist.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Do Stock Buybacks Depress Worker Pay?
Money spent on buybacks could be used to hike worker pay.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
High CEO Pay Due to Stock Buybacks?
It’s definitely one cause. It may also make the American economy less productive.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Can Democrats Win Small-Town Wisconsin?
Wisconsin could decide the election and those small towns are crucial.
Jul 10th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
State Supreme Court Off the Deep End?
Ruling reducing state superintendent’s power violates state constitution, common sense.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Democrats Now The Free Trade Party?
Attitudes of the two parties seem to be flip-flopping on this issue.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Can Democrats Win the State Assembly?
With right issues, it’s possible, even If districts are still gerrymandered.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Republican Grifters
Many fake right wing groups rip off donors. Why are conservatives more vulnerable?
Jun 12th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
The Republican Attack On “Socialism”
Ron Johnson and Trump lead the way. But beyond that word, things get murky.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
