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The Marlboro Man hung up his spurs and Joe Camel was put out to pasture long ago, but marketing by
Read this report as a PDF: Schedule E Income Drives Inequality One of the forces that has propelled income inequality
This May Day arrives as many workers in Oregon struggle just to get paid for their labor.
Low-income Oregonians will benefit from an increase in the tobacco tax to fund the Oregon Health Plan and tobacco use
“Where is all that money from cannabis taxes going?” It’s a question we hear often. And it’s a fair one,
By several measures, Oregon’s economy is strong. Oregon ranks sixth among all states in terms of economic growth since 2001,
Tax Day is one of the most important days on the calendar when it comes to the fight against poverty.
Tax Day is one of the most important days on the calendar when it comes to the fight against poverty.
One night a year, authorities and volunteers nationwide count the homeless. The most recent count revealed less than half of
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She Has a Good Job. She Still Needs a Food Bank: Oregon’s Affordability Crisis
What does it mean when you have a good job, work full time, and still can’t afford to make ends
October 22, 2026

“Never Seen So Many People Lose Food Assistance So Quickly”
At a time when the cost of food and other essentials has been on the rise, our nation’s most important
October 8, 2026

Tripling Union Membership Would Transform the Nation
A big increase in union membership would go a long way in fixing what’s wrong with the economy, according to
August 13, 2026
