The U.S. economy would be in much worse shape than it is today were it not for foreign-born workers
Solidarity
Justice in the workplace, tax system, and economy are essential to a just society, but reforms in other areas are necessary to ensure all Oregonians live with dignity. We must confront the legacy of racist institutions and present-day forms of discrimination that impede opportunities for Oregonians of color.
Solidarity
Justice in the workplace, tax system, and economy are essential to a just society, but reforms in other areas are necessary to ensure all Oregonians live with dignity. We must confront the legacy of racist institutions and present-day forms of discrimination that impede opportunities for Oregonians of color.
Latest Articles
Chair Nathanson, Vice-Chair Reschke, Vice-Chair Walters, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director for the
Oregon’s subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), is on course to run out of money in less
Providing cash to families struggling to make ends meet is an effective way to help people meet their basic needs.
Download a PDF of this fact sheet. Cash is an effective tool to help families afford the ever-rising cost of
There’s no question that 2025 will be remembered as the year Congress dismantled vital public institutions, forcing hardworking people to
One in seven Oregonians is food insecure, and recent congressional action threatens to worsen hunger
This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty
Download a PDF of this fact sheet. Cash in the pockets of struggling families can help ensure they do not
Latest Podcasts

Tobias Read on How Oregon Is Resisting Trump’s Voting Crackdown
In this episode, Alejandro Queral speaks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, the state’s chief elections officer, on efforts
April 9, 2026

“We’ve Been Very Foolish”: Inside Oregon’s Data Center Boom
Oregon is one of the nation’s top destinations for data centers, attracted by the state’s cheap power and favorable climate.
March 12, 2026

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

Washington Just Showed Oregon The Path to Fixing Child Care