Data Wonk
Flat Income Tax a Bonanza for Wealthy
Republican proposal skewed to help the rich, cutting income tax for millionaires by 53%.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Multiple Representatives Would Lessen Gerrymandering
If every Assembly district had 3 representatives rather than 1 the result would be dramatic.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Would Ranked-Choice Voting Reduce Partisanship?
Alaska's experience offers fascinating lessons for those who care about democracy.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Examining Wisconsin Gerrymandering By Analyzing 2022 Election Results
The present Wisconsin gerrymander is a tool for assuring continued one-party rule.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Do Democratic Voters Live Longer?
Data shows a powerful connection between life expectancy and partisanship.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
All About Wisconsin’s ‘Zuckerbucks’
If anything the funding helped Trump, election data suggests. So why are Republicans angry?
Dec 21st, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Why Are Our Congressional Districts So Gerrymandered?
Key reason: too much emphasis on 'communities of interest.'
Dec 14th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
How Democratic Are State’s Smaller Cities?
Across the state they are always more Democratic than the rest of the county.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Should Wisconsin Adopt a Flat Tax?
Republicans are pushing this. Is it a good idea?
Nov 30th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Trump, Evers and Urban ‘Cesspools’
Trump's hatred of cities might help explain how metro area residents voted in November.
Nov 25th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Politics and Population Density
It's remarkable: The further voters live from the center of Milwaukee the more Republican their views.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Measuring Wisconsin’s Economy
The data give a mixed picture of the state's economy, with stagnant labor force growth.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
