The Fierce Urgency of Full Employment
This Labor Day is a particularly appropriate time to consider Oregon’s job market, as it comes on the heels of the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for
August 27, 2013
Juan Carlos Ordóñez
Juan Carlos is the Oregon Center for Public Policy's Communications Director
No Correlation: Economic Growth and Tax Rates on the Rich
Decades of evidence show that the tax rates of high-income households are unrelated to economic growth.
March 26, 2013
Defining “Poverty” Matters
More Oregonians became officially “poor” this year, following publication of new federal poverty guidelines. These guidelines offer an important — albeit inadequate — answer to the question, “What is poverty?”
March 11, 2012
Confront Poverty to Improve Education
Oregon’s path to achieving excellence in education just got steeper.
October 3, 2011
Oregon students face economic crisis that will affect us all
Although the start of the college fall semester is imbued with excitement and hope, Oregonians would be remiss to ignore the daunting challenges that confront today’s students and other young adults.
September 14, 2011
Narrow the Income Gap to Lift the Economy
Business is booming . . . for those catering to the rich. The New York Times recently reported that luxury retailers are seeing $9,000 tweed coats and $1,400 shoes fly off the shelves.
August 31, 2011
Proposal would a make bad situation worse
For the sake of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and the future of our state, Gov. John Kitzhaber should heed his own words.
April 3, 2011
Wage Theft Robs Workers and the Economy
Payday arrived, but the paychecks did not. The news broke last month of a dozen workers scrubbing floors at a Safeway warehouse in Clackamas who claim that the temp agency
August 6, 2010
A Great Gift for Oregon Moms (and Dads)
By all means, send cards and flowers on Mother’s Day. But what moms (and dads) really need is Paid Family Leave Insurance. It would be a vital step in addressing
May 6, 2010
The Case for Progressive Taxation
Adam Smith, the father of capitalism, walked with Jesus in at least one respect: his support for progressive taxation. That’s the principle that taxes should be based on ability to pay.
November 2, 2009