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In 1862, not long after joining the Union, Oregon enacted a tax on people of color. If you were black,
Oregon can clamp down on multinational corporations shifting profits overseas, create a more level playing field for Oregon businesses, and
Large multinational corporations would have a harder time shielding their profits from Oregon taxes if the state reinstated a law
In this era of extreme income inequality, Oregon’s taxes should help to push back against this destructive trend. Sadly, Oregon’s
Of the many threats that Measure 103 poses, one has received too little attention: Measure 103 takes control away from
“Poison.” That’s what Alexander Hamilton called requiring a supermajority to pass laws.
The immigrant experience in this country is as diverse as the people who have come here, as varied as our
In 2018, teacher strikes dominated headlines and Capitol buildings. Teachers in West Virginia, Oklahoma, Arizona and Colorado shut down schools,
The Oregon Health Plan is one of the health care and economic pillars of our state, offering residents who don’t
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