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[This commentary was first published in The Statesman Journal.] In the most recent tally, more than 1,000 students in Salem-Keizer
Tax policy has aided and abetted the rise of massive economic inequality in the U.S., a point highlighted in a
If two people earn the same amount, they should pay the same tax rate. That’s a bedrock principle of tax
Establishing a rent assistance program would be an effective strategy for addressing Oregon’s housing affordability crisis.
Oregon could solve some of the worst aspects of the state’s housing affordability crisis by investing in a rent assistance
Oregon’s statewide housing crisis demands a powerful, rapid response. A rent assistance program is a quick and proven way to
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer recently issued a report outlining an ambitious plan to tackle the housing crisis in America. While
Progress has stalled. That’s the main takeaway from the latest data on health insurance coverage in Oregon, released yesterday by
Although Oregon’s unemployment rate is lower than it has been in decades, not every aspect of the state’s labor market
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How big corporations hide their profits — and how to stop it
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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