The long-term decline in union representation in Oregon has contributed to the rise in income inequality, which now stands near
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We have some of the nation’s most crowded classrooms. We shortchange our kids in both the quantity and quality of
Take all the people who live in Eugene and Salem, Oregon’s second- and third-largest cities. Add to that the population
The personal income tax — the taxes we pay out of our earnings — brings in about 85 percent of
Today the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether to uphold an Obama administration executive order on immigration.
Undocumented Oregonians pay taxes. The taxes they pay help fund schools and other public services that strengthen the Oregon economy.
Today is Equal Pay Day. And today, Oregon women are still not getting equal pay for equal work.
News Release For every dollar that an Oregon man earns, an Oregon woman usually earns just 82 cents, according to
Like the rest of the nation, Oregon has a gender pay gap: the typical woman in Oregon earns about 82
If you want a glimpse of the shameful state of Oregon’s corporate income tax, look no further than your nearest
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Underpaid, Overworked, and Essential: Oregon’s Long-Term Care Crisis
In this episode, we examine the crisis in Oregon’s system of long-term care. Demand for long-term care is rising as
January 8, 2026
Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
December 11, 2025
How Trump Is Hiding Hunger and Why Poverty Persists
This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty is a policy failure, not an individual failure.
November 13, 2025