Data Wonk

• Trickle Up Economics

  May 9th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  The Great Recession’s huge impact on employment shows why trickle down doesn’t work.

• Is California the Future?

  May 2nd, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  The data about California may have political and economic lessons for Wisconsin.

• Why Is City’s Student Achievement So Low?

  Apr 25th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  NAEP results show notable progress in Chicago, but discouraging results here.

• What Do Voters Want from Justices?

  Apr 18th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Screnock’s defeat suggests they want integrity, not a Supreme Court bought by special interests.

• Voters Want Checks and Balances

  Apr 11th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  That’s the message on Supreme Court race, Treasurer referendum. Was message received?

• Walker’s Plan to Break the Law

  Apr 4th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  And why Attorney General Schimel didn’t warn him it was folly.

• A Federal Jobs Guarantee?

  Mar 28th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  NY Senator Gillibrand is pushing idea. Polls show people favor it.

• How MPS Is Hurt By Its “Friends”

  Mar 21st, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  North Division controversy raises issue: which schools best serve low-income black students?

• Many Republicans Oppose Gerrymandering

  Mar 14th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Even in Wisconsin. But nearly all are former officeholders.

• Is GOP Trying to Destroy Democracy?

  Mar 7th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  New report points to problems, which can be seen nationally and in Wisconsin.

• The Lessons of Amazon’s City Search

  Feb 28th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  What can Milwaukee learn from from losing its bid for Amazon’s headquarters?

• Evaluating Walker’s Reinsurance Plan

  Feb 21st, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  It has some benefits, but not enough to make up for Trump’s health care changes.