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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, a stirring call to end racial segregation, was also a
This month we celebrate Medicaid, brought into being on July 30, 1965.
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The State of Oregon is on the verge of enacting its ninth “kicker” tax rebate and returning an estimated $470
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In the waning hours of the 2015 legislative session, lawmakers are considering a bill that could put Oregon’s “kicker” law
Combating theft — especially stealing from some of the most vulnerable Oregonians — ought not be controversial. It should be
Today’s Supreme Court decision is a victory for the health of our country. Millions of families across the nation can
Undocumented Oregonians pay taxes, which is one of the ways they contribute to Oregon’s economy. The taxes help fund schools
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Oregon Child Care Crisis: How ERDC Running Out of Funds Could Hurt 12,000 Families
Oregon’s subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), is on course to run out of money in less
February 12, 2026

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
