What does it mean when you have a good job, work full time, and still can’t afford to make ends
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Roughly 70,000 Oregonians have already dropped off the SNAP program since 2025, because of the Trump administration enacting the biggest
Capital gains and other income from wealth remain among the most powerful drivers of income inequality in Oregon, which remains
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
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss our recent report examining Oregon’s economic performance. As OCPP Policy
The Oregon economy has outperformed over the long haul. Oregon's main problem is not the lack of prosperity, but the
Three guaranteed income pilot programs carried out in Oregon show that providing families unconditional cash is an effective way to
By a number of indicators, Oregon's economy outperforms that of most other states.
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She Has a Good Job. She Still Needs a Food Bank: Oregon’s Affordability Crisis
What does it mean when you have a good job, work full time, and still can’t afford to make ends
October 22, 2026
“Never Seen So Many People Lose Food Assistance So Quickly”
At a time when the cost of food and other essentials has been on the rise, our nation’s most important
October 8, 2026
Tripling Union Membership Would Transform the Nation
A big increase in union membership would go a long way in fixing what’s wrong with the economy, according to
August 13, 2026
Tax cuts for the rich, higher prices for everyone else: the net effect of Trump’s inflationary policies
Only the richest five percent of Oregonians are better off from the combined impact of tax changes and inflationary policies