Seth Johnstone, Transgender Justice Program Manager with Basic Rights Oregon, discusses the importance of increasing visibility and awareness of the
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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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Wealth inequality is at mind-boggling levels. OCPP Policy Analyst Tyler Mac Innis discusses how much of Oregon’s wealth is in
In recent years, some lawmakers have failed to show up for work as a tactic to derail legislation. We speak
In an earlier era, a vibrant labor movement nurtured a broad middle. But half-a-century ago, under severe attack from corporations,
Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, has used all kinds of tricks to keep our tax system complicated and expensive. Most
The U.S. Supreme Court decision ending of the constitutional right to abortion threatens economic harm to many. In the first
A few weeks ago, we learned that a $3 billion "kicker" rebate could be on its way. As usual, the
Oregon's biggest housing program, the mortgage interest deduction, does nothing to ease the state's long-running housing crisis. That's because this
In this episode of Policy for the People, we speak to State Representative Andrea Valderrama (HD 47) about the legislature's
On Women’s History Month, Policy for the People explores the gender biases in the tax code and reforms that can
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Behind the Wheel: Drivers Union OR’s Fight for Better Pay & Rights
Rideshare drivers have had enough. Confronting low pay and tough working conditions, , drivers for Uber and Lyft are organizing
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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