By closing the tax gap, Oregon can raise significant revenue to invest in schools, health care, and other essential services
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The fact that many jobs pay too little is a fundamental reason why so many Oregonians struggle to cover basic
Capital gains and other income from wealth remain among the most powerful drivers of income inequality in Oregon, which remains
An Oregon Wealth Proceeds Tax is an idea whose time has come.
The Oregon economy has outperformed over the long haul. Oregon's main problem is not the lack of prosperity, but the
Three guaranteed income pilot programs carried out in Oregon show that providing families unconditional cash is an effective way to
Providing cash to families struggling to make ends meet is an effective way to help people meet their basic needs.
Working families across Oregon are struggling to afford the rising cost of living — the cost of housing, food, and
Download a PDF of this fact sheet. Cash is an effective tool to help families afford the ever-rising cost of
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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
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“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
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Tripling Union Membership Would Transform the Nation
A big increase in union membership would go a long way in fixing what’s wrong with the economy, according to
August 13, 2026
The path to shared prosperity begins with Oregon workers