Data Wonk
Why Can’t MPS Improve Results?
Perhaps because our leaders ignore data on which schools work.
Jan 31st, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Has Tide Turned Against Republicans?
Last week’s elections show GOP could be vulnerable to right kind of campaign.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Behold the Elephant Chart
It shows global and U.S. changes benefit 1%; who are the losers?
Jan 17th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Will Federal Tax Plan Succeed?
Past economic data suggests it won’t. And voters think it will fail.
Jan 10th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
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
