Data Wonk
Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Legalize Absentee Ballot Boxes?
It rejected three issues raised in lawsuit and will rule on only one. Why?
Mar 20th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
About That Recall Effort Against Robin Vos
The campaign by Vos haters is anti-democratic. Here's why.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Who Is Most At Risk From Gun Shootings?
The data on Milwaukee tells the story.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
State High Court Should Review Our Gerrymandered Congressional Districts
Just how gerrymandered are Wisconsin's districts? Let's look at the numbers.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How Healthy Is The Wisconsin Economy?
Poll reveals Republicans higher on Wisconsin than U.S., but what do economic indicators say?
Feb 21st, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Should Evers Sign Redistricting Bill?
It's governor's plan, but gives Democrats only a 17% chance of winning half of all Assembly seats with 50% of state vote.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Supreme Court Should Have Consultants Draw New District Maps
Data shows all suggested maps tilt Republican and fairer maps can be drawn.
Feb 7th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Why GOP Redistricting Gambit Failed
Last minute Republican legislation based on Evers' plan vetoed by governor. Why?
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How Gerrymandered Are State’s Congressional Districts?
And how much can they be improved by fair maps?
Jan 24th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Ranking The 7 Proposed Legislative Maps
7 redistricting maps were submitted to state Supreme Court. Which is best and why?
Jan 17th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
District 8 Becoming More Democratic. Its Senator Isn’t.
State Sen. Dan Knodl votes like MAGA Republican in a nearly evenly divided district.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Would Ranked Choice Voting Enhance Democracy?
Bill before state Legislature has more support from Democrats, but could help both parties.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
