Poverty continues to engulf too many Oregonians, and the latest data show things aren't getting any better.
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.
Latest Articles
There's a disconnect between debates inside the halls of Congress and the economic reality back home.
Today’s announcement that Oregon’s minimum wage will go up 15 cents to $9.10 per hour next year is good news
Economic inequality is a real and growing problem in America. Since 1979, workers are working more, making more goods, and
The best way for Oregon to strengthen its economy is by investing more to create a better educated workforce, according
There are many statistics one can summon to show how the economy is failing working Oregonians. But few are more
If you’re wondering what a “Happy Meal” costs, by all means go to McDonald’s. But if what you want to
How much income do families across Oregon need to get by? The federal poverty guidelines, unfortunately, provide an unsatisfactory answer.
The omnibus tax credits bill sent to the floor by the House Committee on Revenue rightly puts working families first
Latest Podcasts
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
How big corporations hide their profits — and how to stop it
Listen to prior episodes of the show Follow Policy for the People on your favorite podcast app Transcript
October 9, 2025