Capital gains and other income from wealth remain among the most powerful drivers of income inequality in Oregon, which remains
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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what kind of country do we want to become? We speak with
Although the share of Oregonians living below the federal poverty line stands near a record low, the reality is that
Prior generations of Americans understood that a well-run tax system is a key ingredient of a truly free society.
An Oregon Wealth Proceeds Tax is an idea whose time has come.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
The Oregon economy has outperformed over the long haul. Oregon's main problem is not the lack of prosperity, but the
Oregon lawmakers should enact reforms that can help workers in their efforts to organize the workplace
If we listen to those with whom we disagree, we can focus on our shared goal: people having what they
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