Data Wonk

• Walker Cost State 80,000 Jobs

  Sep 5th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Jobs grew 33 percent less under him compared to other states, the data shows.

• The Case for Single Payer Care

  Aug 29th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  65% in this state get insurance at work. Would they support Medicare for All?

• Must Democrats Have a Unified Message?

  Aug 22nd, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  So claims a NYT story. But the party generally fares better by allowing differing views.

• Why Republicans Lack Health Coverage

  Aug 15th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Trump’s attack on Affordable Care Act mostly hurts Republicans, the data shows.

• The Trouble with Freedom Indices

  Aug 8th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Assumption that government spending reduces freedom limits the ability to assess government programs.

• How Government Helps the Economy

  Aug 1st, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  A government safety net is the best way of assuring the economy can evolve and grow.

• The Rise of Federalist Society Judges

  Jul 25th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Nationally and in Wisconsin they have become activists and super legislators.

• Why Roys Is Wrong On School Choice

  Jul 18th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  And what this may say about the Democratic Party.

• McAdams Decision Is a Travesty

  Jul 11th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Cyber-bullying was championed by state Supreme Court, while trashing faculty governance.

• How Trump Threatens State’s Exports

  Jul 5th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  As parties flip-flop on free trade, can Wisconsin’s export economy be protected?

• Can Democrats Still Contest Gerrymander?

  Jun 27th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Strange Supreme Court decision on Wisconsin redistricting leaves some room for hope.

• Comparing Badger Economy to Border States

  Jun 20th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Wisconsin does both better and worse than neighboring states.