Many families in Oregon struggle to put food on the table, and this is especially true for many immigrant families.
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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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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
In an earlier era, a vibrant labor movement nurtured a broad middle. But half-a-century ago, under severe attack from corporations,
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Wealthy Tax Cheats Beware: Sen. Wyden’s Agenda and Oregon’s Tax Gap
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is in line to become chair of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, which oversees our nation’s
November 12, 2026
She Has a Good Job. She Still Needs a Food Bank: Oregon’s Affordability Crisis
What does it mean when you have a good job, work full time, and still can’t afford to make ends
October 22, 2026
“Never Seen So Many People Lose Food Assistance So Quickly”
At a time when the cost of food and other essentials has been on the rise, our nation’s most important
October 8, 2026