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In the richest country in the world, the fact that many families don’t have enough to eat ought to be
Fast food workers demanding the right to form a union. Grocery store workers voting to strike for higher, more equitable
Without a doubt, our country can vastly improve the economic prospects of families scraping by on low wages.
Chants of "equal pay" filled the stadium after the U.S. women's national soccer team clinched its fourth World Cup title.
At a time when there is a dire need for federal leadership in confronting a national housing crisis, the Trump
At a time when there is a dire need for federal leadership in confronting a national housing crisis, the Trump
By all accounts, the 2019 Oregon legislative session was historic. Even before the second walkout by Senate Republicans ground deliberations
While it’s unclear whether the Trump administration will involve the nation in a new armed conflict in the Middle East,
Today, more than a quarter-million jobs in Oregon pay more, thanks to a scheduled increase in the minimum wage. Though
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Rideshare drivers have had enough. Confronting low pay and tough working conditions, , drivers for Uber and Lyft are organizing
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Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the
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