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Today’s U.S. Census data release, showing a significant increase in the share of Oregonians living in poverty, underscores the need
Now that Gov. John Kitzhaber has nominated a governing board for the newly established Oregon Health Insurance Exchange, we have
The 2011 Oregon legislature took an important step toward addressing the lack of affordable, quality health coverage for many Oregonians
The 2011 Oregon legislative session set in motion the creation of the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange, which — if implemented
According the newly published report Executive Excess 2011 by the Institute for Policy Studies, of last year’s 100 highest-paid corporate
Business is booming . . . for those catering to the rich. The New York Times recently reported that luxury
Oregon’s middle class is fraying, with well-paying jobs in short supply and the cost of raising a family dramatically increasing.
The American Dream used to mean that if you put in a hard day’s work, you could expect good wages,
Oregon’s middle class is fraying, with well-paying jobs in short supply and the cost of raising a family dramatically increasing.
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How big corporations hide their profits — and how to stop it
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October 9, 2025
Behind the Wheel: Drivers Union OR’s Fight for Better Pay & Rights
Rideshare drivers have had enough. Confronting low pay and tough working conditions, , drivers for Uber and Lyft are organizing
September 11, 2025
Progress undone? Federal bill threatens Oregon’s health care gains
Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the
August 14, 2025