Like the rest of the nation, Oregon has a gender pay gap: the typical woman in Oregon earns about 82
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If you want a glimpse of the shameful state of Oregon’s corporate income tax, look no further than your nearest
Though the share of Oregonians with health insurance has jumped in recent years, lack of coverage remains particularly problematic among
Some communities of color and low-income adults — especially young adults — still face significant barriers to gaining health insurance
Great Schools, Great Communities is coming to Salem on March 30, 2016. This forum, a joint project by the Oregon
Great Schools, Great Communities is coming to Salem on March 30, 2016. This forum, a joint project by the Oregon
With campaign season in full swing, there’s no shortage of candidates talking about the need for quality jobs.
This is an historic moment. It has been 27 years since the legislature last took it upon themselves to give
Few industries have been as vociferous in their opposition to raising Oregon’s minimum wage as the agriculture industry, and onion
Industry leaders and consumer advocates often don’t see eye-to-eye. So when they come together on a solution to a vexing
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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
