This Labor Day Oregon is completing four years of an economic expansion with income benefits that have flowed disproportionately to
Poverty & Inequality
Poverty & Inequality
Latest Articles
While the typical Oregon household’s income rose in 2005-06 by $1,667 over 2004-05, Oregon was unable to reduce poverty or
Over the past generation, Oregonians have become a lot more efficient. Since 1979, the amount of economic production per person
The typical Oregon household’s income remains stuck well below its level of a few years ago, despite a strong economy,
In Oregon, as in nearly four out of every five states, federal policies are failing to assure that the benefits
A large and rapidly expanding body of research has examined causes of household-level food insecurity and hunger. A definitive explanation
News Release (Silverton) – Even though the economy is growing, earnings and health coverage are down for most Oregon workers,
In the last year, Oregon added 58,600 jobs, with gains in most major industries. Job seekers are finding more advertisements
First, the good news: Oregon’s hunger rate has improved since the late 1990s. Though our rate is still high, we
News Release Data released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicate that Oregon’s hunger rate has improved since the
Latest Podcasts
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
Behind the Wheel: Drivers Union OR’s Fight for Better Pay & Rights
Rideshare drivers have had enough. Confronting low pay and tough working conditions, , drivers for Uber and Lyft are organizing
September 11, 2025
Progress undone? Federal bill threatens Oregon’s health care gains
Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the
August 14, 2025