Data Wonk
Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?
A conservative majority seems set on restricting voting rights.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Will Tax Cuts For the Rich Boost Economy?
Or help convince people to move to Wisconsin? What the data tells us.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
What Kind of Justice Would Daniel Kelly Be?
He left a clear track record during his four years on state Supreme Court.
Mar 5th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Will a Flat Tax Grow State’s Economy?
The data for other states doesn't support this claim.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Flat Income Tax a Bonanza for Wealthy
Republican proposal skewed to help the rich, cutting income tax for millionaires by 53%.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Multiple Representatives Would Lessen Gerrymandering
If every Assembly district had 3 representatives rather than 1 the result would be dramatic.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Would Ranked-Choice Voting Reduce Partisanship?
Alaska's experience offers fascinating lessons for those who care about democracy.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Examining Wisconsin Gerrymandering By Analyzing 2022 Election Results
The present Wisconsin gerrymander is a tool for assuring continued one-party rule.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Do Democratic Voters Live Longer?
Data shows a powerful connection between life expectancy and partisanship.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
All About Wisconsin’s ‘Zuckerbucks’
If anything the funding helped Trump, election data suggests. So why are Republicans angry?
Dec 21st, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Why Are Our Congressional Districts So Gerrymandered?
Key reason: too much emphasis on 'communities of interest.'
Dec 14th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
How Democratic Are State’s Smaller Cities?
Across the state they are always more Democratic than the rest of the county.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
