Oregon families are among the least likely to benefit from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) — a tax credit
Raising 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.
Raising 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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Only two states fared worse than Oregon in 2016 when it came to share of families that qualified for the
Who are the Oregonians working for minimum wage? What are the characteristics of these Oregonians seeking to get by on
Income inequality in Oregon has reached yet another record high. In 2017, the year with the most recently available data,
The number of taxpayers reporting annual income of $1 million or more has risen faster in Oregon than any other
The leaves are changing color, the temperature is dropping, and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. We
In the richest country in the world, the fact that many families don’t have enough to eat ought to be
Without a doubt, our country can vastly improve the economic prospects of families scraping by on low wages.
While it’s unclear whether the Trump administration will involve the nation in a new armed conflict in the Middle East,
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Underpaid, Overworked, and Essential: Oregon’s Long-Term Care Crisis
In this episode, we examine the crisis in Oregon’s system of long-term care. Demand for long-term care is rising as
January 8, 2026
Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
December 11, 2025
How Trump Is Hiding Hunger and Why Poverty Persists
This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty is a policy failure, not an individual failure.
November 13, 2025
Dismantling racial inequities requires better data