Oregon cannot achieve economic justice or eliminate racial disparities without taxing the rich. Taxing the rich is an essential step
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All Oregonians deserve to live in dignity — to enjoy economic security and the possibility to thrive. This is doable.
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The Oregon Center for Public Policy endorses Measure 108. We produced this short video explaining why a "yes" vote on
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The recently-concluded special session of the Oregon legislature was not so special for families suffering extreme hardship.
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