Over the past four-and-a-half decades, we have seen economic inequality return with a vengeance. We're living through a new Gilded
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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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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
Is there a way for Oregon to ensure that everyone in our state has access to affordable, quality health care?
The strengthening of the federal Child Tax Credit in 2021 caused child poverty to plummet. Unfortunately, those changes were temporary,
Seth Johnstone, Transgender Justice Program Manager with Basic Rights Oregon, discusses the importance of increasing visibility and awareness of the
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
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Tobias Read on How Oregon Is Resisting Trump’s Voting Crackdown
In this episode, Alejandro Queral speaks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, the state’s chief elections officer, on efforts
April 9, 2026
“We’ve Been Very Foolish”: Inside Oregon’s Data Center Boom
Oregon is one of the nation’s top destinations for data centers, attracted by the state’s cheap power and favorable climate.
March 12, 2026
Oregon Child Care Crisis: How ERDC Running Out of Funds Could Hurt 12,000 Families
Oregon’s subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), is on course to run out of money in less
February 12, 2026