Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
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Policy for the People is our syndicated radio show and podcast. In it, we dive deeper into the public policies that can lift up all Oregonians.
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Policy for the People is our syndicated radio show and podcast. In it, we dive deeper into the public policies that can lift up all Oregonians.
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This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty
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Rideshare drivers have had enough. Confronting low pay and tough working conditions, , drivers for Uber and Lyft are organizing
Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the
The massive reconciliation bill passed by Congress on the eve of the 4th of July holiday will leave many Oregon
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House is truly monstrous, slashing health care and nutrition assistance to help pay
Just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill – a massive
In this episode of Policy for the People, we examine the dire state of hunger in Oregon. Our guest is
In celebration of May Day, International Workers Day, we are issuing this special episode of Policy for the People examining
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