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One of the main places where the superrich go to stash their money and avoid taxes is the U.S. This
After months of cajoling, vote wrangling and arm twisting, Congress is nearing the final lap of the legislative marathon that
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Today marks Oregon’s first official celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Earlier this year, the Oregon legislation created this new state
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In the latest episode of Policy for the People, we explore the problem of poor quality jobs — jobs that
On the eve of the pandemic, at a time when Oregon enjoyed one of the strongest job markets on record,
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