What does it mean when you have a good job, work full time, and still can’t afford to make ends
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.
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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

Washington Just Showed Oregon The Path to Fixing Child Care