Data Wonk
How Are Our Schools Doing?
Much worse than Chicago’s. And little difference between public and choice schools.
Dec 20th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
The Many Errors of Brad Schimel
His sloppy report on John Doe leaks won’t help Attorney General’s reputation.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
The Rise of a Partisan Supreme Court
It’s supposed to be non-partisan. How and why did this change?
Dec 6th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Did Walker Save Wisconsin’s Economy?
So claims his supporters at WILL. Let’s consider the evidence they offer.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Is Waukesha County Becoming Less Red?
Perhaps not, but legislative districts straddling its border are changing.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Why Does GOP Want To Raise My Taxes?
And why do I get nothing back in return but a bigger federal deficit?
Nov 15th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
The Wisconsin Jobs Mystery
How can unemployment be low when jobs growth is so low?
Nov 8th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Is Wisconsin’s Economy “On Fire”?
Walker says so in new ad that slams Illinois. Is its claim true or false?
Nov 1st, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Who Benefits From Federal Housing Subsidies?
Higher income get more than low income, Waukesha more than Milwaukee.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
The More Guns, Less Crime Scam
Questionable research shows Right To Carry reduces crime. Here’s the full story.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
John Roberts’ Nightmare
His decision on gerrymandering case could ruin Supreme Court’s reputation.
Oct 11th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
The Lessons of Repeal and Replace
Republicans never had an actual plan. Bernie Sanders might learn from that.
Oct 4th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
