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Data Wonk: Has Walker Grown Wisconsin’s Economy?
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Has Walker Grown Wisconsin’s Economy?

His conservative policies were supposed to grow jobs. Did they? First in a series.

Data Wonk: Did Democrats Overreact to ACT Scores?
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Did Democrats Overreact to ACT Scores?

The claim that state dropped from 2nd to 41st on ACT scores is simply wrong.

Data Wonk: Can New Approach End Gerrymandering?
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Can New Approach End Gerrymandering?

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

Data Wonk: U.S. Supreme Court Must Meet John Doe
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U.S. Supreme Court Must Meet John Doe

By hearing case, court would end legal confusion and might enhance its reputation.

Data Wonk: The Shrinking Labor Force
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The Shrinking Labor Force

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

Data Wonk: How Liberals Imitate Right Wing
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How Liberals Imitate Right Wing

Their stance on Abele and charter schools is just as close-minded as right wingers.

Data Wonk: Why Mortality is Rising for Middle Aged Whites
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Why Mortality is Rising for Middle Aged Whites

Since 2000, the death rate for this group has begun rising. Are there political causes?

Data Wonk: Has Wisconsin Become a Can’t Do State?
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Has Wisconsin Become a Can’t Do State?

State’s still lagging economy points to problems with political leadership.

Data Wonk: Do More Guns Lower Crime?
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Do More Guns Lower Crime?

That’s the theory behind proposed bill to permit guns in college buildings. Is the theory true?

Data Wonk: Marching Towards Ideological Conformity
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Marching Towards Ideological Conformity

Ideology prevents Republicans from offering real solutions. Ditto for liberal charter school haters.

Data Wonk: What Explains Trump’s Popularity?
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What Explains Trump’s Popularity?

Polls of Wisconsin voters and other data provides disturbing clues.

Data Wonk: Is ObamaCare Working in Wisconsin?
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Is ObamaCare Working in Wisconsin?

Yes, because Walker used one part of Obamacare to replace what he rejected.