Data Wonk
The State Supreme Court Minority’s View of Gerrymandering
226 pages of dissent that ignore key facts and data.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonWhy Voters Are Pessimistic About Economy
The economic data for state and U.S. is very positive. So why is it viewed so negatively?
Dec 20th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonWhat Does The Data Say About The Wisconsin Economy?
Poll reviews sour mood, but data paints a different picture.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonHow the Gerrymander Wastes Votes
Compared to 4 other maps of Wisconsin's legislative districts, the current one nullifies the most votes.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonHow Will Supreme Court Rule On Gerrymandering Lawsuit?
And what exactly does contiguity mean when it comes to legislative maps?
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonIs Legislature Illegally Grabbing Executive Power?
Evers suit charges Legislature has repeatedly violated state constitution.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonMeagan Wolfe Impeachment Effort Shows Power of MAGA Republicans
A 2022 primary challenge and an unprecedented impeachment challenge are signs of far-right control of GOP.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonWhat Can We Learn From Gerrymandering Case Briefs?
Seven parties submit written briefs in advance of oral arguments in Supreme Court case.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonIn Defense of Gerrymandering
How the Supreme Court minority defends its objection to 'Fair maps!'.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonThe Wisconsin Supreme Court Starts Its Review of Gerrymandering Case
And conservative justices are already dissenting.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonHow Gerrymanders Hurt Both Parties
Making political parties in state and nation more extreme, unrepresentative.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonWhy That ‘Iowa’ Redistricting Plan Was Unfair
Wisconsin Republicans' plan did not provide political proportionality.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson