In this time of crisis, Oregonians will need public services like never before. The state will need to devote significant
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As Congress and the Trump administration craft an economic response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and resulting economic crisis, it
Last week, the short legislative session ended without substantive progress on issues of critical importance to Oregon’s working families. Republicans
Until recently, it looked as though a tax subsidy for wealthy investors would finally have its day of reckoning. Oregon
The first television sitcom, Jackson and Jill, aired in 1949. It featured a family structure reprised in many TV shows
Fans of the classic kids’ television show Schoolhouse Rock will remember How a Bill Becomes Law, the animated music video
Love is in the air — the fresh pine air of Oregon. This Valentine’s Day also happens to be Oregon’s
At a time when so much of the nation’s wealth is concentrated in the hands of so few, some Oregon
The following are the 2020 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, informally referred to as the “federal poverty level.” The guidelines determine
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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
A disaster for struggling families
The massive reconciliation bill passed by Congress on the eve of the 4th of July holiday will leave many Oregon
July 10, 2025
Another harm from the monstrous U.S. House reconciliation bill: less state revenue
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House is truly monstrous, slashing health care and nutrition assistance to help pay
June 12, 2025
In this moment of crisis, help out by being counted
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused the cancellation of graduation ceremonies, the NBA season, and other events, but the 2020