Inequality is killing us. Literally.
Perhaps the biggest danger from rising economic inequality is what it’s doing to our bodies, to our health. Economic inequality is killing us. Literally. In this episode of Policy for
November 9, 2023
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Written by staff at the Oregon Center for Public Policy.
Oregon’s ultra-rich get even richer, as income inequality sets new record
News Release Whether looking at the ultra-rich or the merely rich, Oregon’s affluent have never been richer, according to new analysis by the Oregon Center for Public Policy. By several
November 7, 2023
What’s behind the massive jump in child poverty?
The share of children in the U.S. living in poverty has soared, according to new data recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau. In this episode, OCPP Policy Analyst Tyler
October 12, 2023
Federal government shutdown: Explained
This special episode examines what is looking increasingly likely: a federal government shutdown. Unless Congress can pass a continuing budget resolution by September 30, the shutdown will begin on Sunday,
September 28, 2023
(Podcast) On strike! Hope and challenges for the labor movement
All of the strike activity we’re seeing right now is a hopeful sign for those who want to see an economy that works for everyone. In this episode, we speak with
September 7, 2023
Tax extreme wealth to save our democracy
Money is power. And the extreme concentration of wealth that we’re seeing means that more and more political power is in the hands of billionaires, who use that power to
August 10, 2023
Is it time for a new minimum wage fight in Oregon?
On July 1, workers in one region of Oregon achieved what once seemed an inspired goal. The minimum wage in the Portland metro area — not in the rest of the state — crossed the $15 an hour level.
July 13, 2023
Oregon legislature sends landmark Oregon Kids’ Credit to Governor
Oregon lawmakers have approved the creation of a state child tax credit to help low-income families with young children, and the bill now awaits the Governor’s signature.
June 24, 2023
Calculate Your Working Families Kicker
As working families across Oregon struggle with rising costs and meager wages, Oregon is on course to send massive tax rebates to the richest Oregonians. A $5.6 billion “kicker” rebate is on its way. The rich will get huge rebates, while low- and moderate-income Oregonians will receive little or nothing.
June 12, 2023
(Podcast) Pride and poverty: economic insecurity in the LGBT community
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss the issue of poverty in the LGBT community with Dr. Bianca D.M. Wilson, a Senior Scholar of Public Policy with the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law.
June 8, 2023