The expiration of parts of the Trump Tax plan offers an opportunity to reassess our nation’s tax policy
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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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For too long, tax filing as been complicated and costly. But with Direct File, a simple and free tax filing
In the spirit of May Day, we discuss the contribution of immigrants to Oregon's economy, as well as what the
With tax season coming to an end, it’s a good moment to discuss the vital role that our tax system
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss legislative efforts to better protect Oregonians from unfair debt collection
Low-income families with young children can now claim the Oregon Kids' Credit, a great development. Yet Oregon's tax system continues
One of the wealthiest nations in the history of humanity can afford to ensure that the most vulnerable in society
Hunger in Oregon is rising rapidly, a reflection of the economic insecurity afflicting so many families. In this episode of
Perhaps the biggest danger from rising economic inequality is what it’s doing to our bodies, to our health. Economic inequality
The share of children in the U.S. living in poverty has soared, according to new data recently released by the
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Senator Wyden on the Trump tax plan: “It’s going to cause a lot of hardship”
The Trump tax plan would cut Medicaid and nutrition assistance to pay for big tax cuts for the rich.
April 10, 2025

How to improve pay and working conditions in entire industries in one fell swoop
The revival of an old idea is offering hope for improving pay and working conditions in entire industries all at
March 13, 2025

Two things that are making tax filing easy and free for Oregonians
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss two initiatives that are making tax filing easy and free.
February 13, 2025