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Data Wonk: Will State Supreme Court Cool Its Ideological Rancor?
Data Wonk

Will State Supreme Court Cool Its Ideological Rancor?

As of August 1, its hostility toward experts and democracy won't fly.

Data Wonk: Liberals Winning State Supreme Court Races
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Liberals Winning State Supreme Court Races

They’ve now won three of last four races by big margins. What the data shows.

Data Wonk: Election Shows Shifting Demographics
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Election Shows Shifting Demographics

The WOW counties delivered less wow for the Republican Party.

Data Wonk: Republicans Seek a One-Party State
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Republicans Seek a One-Party State

Gerrymandering, and electing Dan Knodl, are a means to get there.

Data Wonk: Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?
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Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?

A conservative majority seems set on restricting voting rights.

Data Wonk: Will Tax Cuts For the Rich Boost Economy?
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Will Tax Cuts For the Rich Boost Economy?

Or help convince people to move to Wisconsin? What the data tells us.

Data Wonk: What Kind of Justice Would Daniel Kelly Be?
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What Kind of Justice Would Daniel Kelly Be?

He left a clear track record during his four years on state Supreme Court.

Data Wonk: Will a Flat Tax Grow State’s Economy?
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Will a Flat Tax Grow State’s Economy?

The data for other states doesn't support this claim.

Data Wonk: Flat Income Tax a Bonanza for Wealthy
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Flat Income Tax a Bonanza for Wealthy

Republican proposal skewed to help the rich, cutting income tax for millionaires by 53%.

Data Wonk: Multiple Representatives Would Lessen Gerrymandering
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Multiple Representatives Would Lessen Gerrymandering

If every Assembly district had 3 representatives rather than 1 the result would be dramatic.

Data Wonk: Would Ranked-Choice Voting Reduce Partisanship?
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Would Ranked-Choice Voting Reduce Partisanship?

Alaska's experience offers fascinating lessons for those who care about democracy.

Data Wonk: Examining Wisconsin Gerrymandering By Analyzing 2022 Election Results
Data Wonk

Examining Wisconsin Gerrymandering By Analyzing 2022 Election Results

The present Wisconsin gerrymander is a tool for assuring continued one-party rule.