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We believe that all Oregonians deserve a real opportunity to thrive. This vision of an equitable Oregon won’t be achieved by accident or by chance. Good public policy is essential.
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Tax Justice
Tax justice is central to economic justice. Taxes are how, together, we fund schools...
Tax Justice
Tax justice is central to economic justice. Taxes are how, together, we fund schools, health care, transportation, and the many public services that foster quality of life. Unfortunately, wealthy elites and the corporations they control have rigged the tax system in their favor, building a system that asks least from those who have the most.
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Economic Security
Realizing our human potential depends on having the resources to meet our material needs...
Raise Incomes
Realizing our human potential depends on having the resources to meet our material needs. Raising the incomes of the lowest-paid workers not only increases economic opportunity but also makes for a more prosperous state.
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Worker Power
The power of organized labor has brought us weekends, sick leave, and the minimum wage...
Worker Power
The power of organized labor has brought us weekends, sick leave, and the minimum wage. However, worker power has decreased during decades of attacks by corporate interests and neglect by the federal government. Increasing the strength of workers is vital to making the economy work for everyone.
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Solidarity
Justice in the workplace, tax system, and economy are essential to a just society, but reforms in other...
Solidarity
Justice in the workplace, tax system, and economy are essential to a just society, but reforms in other areas are necessary to ensure all Oregonians live with dignity. We must confront the legacy of racist institutions and present-day forms of discrimination that impede opportunities for Oregonians of color.
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Plans and Progress
Learn more about the Oregon Center for Public Polic...
Plans and Progress
Learn more about the Oregon Center for Public Policy, our policy agenda, and developments from the halls of the State Capitol.
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Podcast
Policy for the People is our syndicated radio show and podcast...
Podcast
Policy for the People, a show that explores the public policies that can lift up all Oregonians. This show is a collaboration between KMUZ radio (kmuz.org) and the Oregon Center for Public Policy (www.ocpp.org).
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The Big Ugly: why the U.S. House bill means less health care, less nutrition assistance, and less state revenue
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House ahead of Memorial Day is definitely big, taking up more than 1,000