Data Wonk

• Why Evers Must Take Action

  Jul 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Data shows state is losing the battle against COVID-19. He must reissue an emergency order.

• Why Wisconsin, U.S. Failed Against COVID-19

  Jul 15th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Conservative network, including key state operatives, quietly fought solutions other advanced countries pursued.

• The War Against Masks

  Jul 8th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  It’s the most cost effective way to slow the pandemic. So why such opposition?

• Who Benefits From the Madison Vandalism?

  Jul 1st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  History suggests it could change the narrative, change voters’ views.

• Is Less Testing for COVID-19 the Answer?

  Jun 25th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Trump says the rise in cases is due to more testing. What does the data show?

• Will State Face a Second COVID-19 Wave?

  Jun 17th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  All evidence suggests state is doing well. But there may be danger from other states.

• How Bad Is The Pandemic Recession?

  Jun 10th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  The numbers tell a sobering story. Will policymakers learn from it?

• Lessons from the Spring 2020 Election

  Jun 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Republicans opposed liberals and alleged voter fraud and neither issue resonated.

• Justice Hagedorn Surprises Observers

  May 27th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Supreme Court justice seems like a true conservative, not a right-wing activist.

• What Comes Next in the Fight Against the Coronavirus?

  May 21st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Will individual choices be enough to keep a spike in cases and deaths at bay?

• Should the Federal Government Keep its Word?

  May 14th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  The Supreme Court says yes, except Justice Alito, who sees things differently.

• Is It Safe to Reopen the State?

  May 6th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  The data shows pandemic spreading into non-urban red counties.