All of the strike activity we’re seeing right now is a hopeful sign for those who want to see an
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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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Money is power. And the extreme concentration of wealth that we’re seeing means that more and more political power is
On July 1, workers in one region of Oregon achieved what once seemed an inspired goal. The minimum wage in
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss the issue of poverty in the LGBT community with Dr.
The clock is ticking on the nation’s ability to pay its debts, as U.S. House Republicans refuse to raise the
Over the past four-and-a-half decades, we have seen economic inequality return with a vengeance. We're living through a new Gilded
Many families in Oregon struggle to put food on the table, and this is especially true for many immigrant families.
Care workers play a vital role in our communities. They feed, bathe, and otherwise care for those who cannot take
Right now, the Oregon legislature is considering a bill that would establish the Oregon Kids’ Credit. This state child tax
One of the big topics of discussion in Salem right now is whether to provide new subsidies for semiconductor companies
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Oregonians Will Go Hungry as SNAP Implodes
Roughly 70,000 Oregonians have already dropped off the SNAP program since 2025, because of the Trump administration enacting the biggest
July 9, 2026
U.S. at 250: Toward a Third Reconstruction
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what kind of country do we want to become? We speak with
June 25, 2026
The Real Challenge Facing Oregon’s Economy
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss our recent report examining Oregon’s economic performance. As OCPP Policy
June 11, 2026