Some months ago I learned through the newspaper that my bank had gone belly up, one more casualty of the
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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