Data Wonk

• DeVos All Wrong on Charter Schools?

  Dec 14th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Trump education appointee favors charter schools without accountability. Data shows they fail.

• Measuring Wisconsin’s Gerrymandering

  Dec 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Data shows why the court struck down state's map; “efficiency gap” not the reason.

• Trump, Truth, and Financial Trouble

  Nov 30th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Voters’ median income -- and gullibility -- help explain election results

• Can Trump Voters’ Pessimism Be Overcome?

  Nov 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Identity politics failed. Democrats need policies that help all, regardless of race, region.

• Trump’s Politics of Pessimism

  Nov 16th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  The data show his supporters are very pessimistic. How will he meet their needs?

• Do “No Excuses” Charter Schools Work?

  Nov 11th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  The data is encouraging. So why are some MPS leaders resistant?

• Do Tax Cuts Lead to Economic Growth?

  Nov 2nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  What the historic evidence since 1960s shows.

• Three Visions of the Future

  Oct 26th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Comparing the Trump, Clinton and Ryan tax plans and their impact on the economy.

• Is Obamacare Failing?

  Oct 19th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Rhetoric aside, what does the data show?

• Global Warming and Wisconsin’s Economy

  Oct 5th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Will state’s leaders heed the example of Warren Buffett on alternative energy?

• Does Big Government Threaten Freedom?

  Sep 14th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  The Church of the Gipper argues big government threatens freedom. But what about private parties? Such as Donald Trump.

• The Decline of Reaganism

  Sep 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  The Church of the Gipper is defied by Donald Trump. Will Republicans adjust their ideology?