Data Wonk

• Caperton Rule Could Kill John Doe Decision

  Mar 16th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  State high court’s Doe ruling runs afoul of U.S. Supreme Court decision on judicial conflicts.

• John Doe Foes Worried About Appeal?

  Mar 4th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  They’re concerned U.S. Supreme Court might review state court ruling killing Doe probe.

• 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.

• Is The Central City Economy Improving?

  Feb 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Black employment has risen. Why?

• The Curious Case of Brad Schimel

  Feb 8th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Why has Attorney General suddenly entered John Doe controversy?

• 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.

• The Decline of Conservative Thought

  Feb 1st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Once the party of ideas, the GOP now polices political correctness.

• 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.

• 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.

• Can New Approach End Gerrymandering?

  Jan 6th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  “Efficiency model” goes before courts. It has a chance.

• 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.

• The Shrinking Labor Force

  Dec 1st, 2015 by Bruce Thompson

  The percent working has dropped in U.S. and even faster in Wisconsin. Why?