In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
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The Oregon economy has outperformed over the long haul. Oregon's main problem is not the lack of prosperity, but the
Three guaranteed income pilot programs carried out in Oregon show that providing families unconditional cash is an effective way to
Oregon businesses pay about 80 cents in taxes for every dollar they receive in benefits.
By a number of indicators, Oregon's economy outperforms that of most other states.
Opportunity Zones have mainly served to move jobs from one neighboring community to another.
In this episode, Alejandro Queral speaks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, the state’s chief elections officer, on efforts
Oregon too, would benefit from this approach, not only for child care, but for industries like agriculture and home care
The U.S. economy would be in much worse shape than it is today were it not for foreign-born workers
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