Recent Publications
Are Taxes Driving People Out of Portland?
By Eric Fruits, Ph.D. The Census just released the latest population estimates and,…
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Fossil Fuels Are Not Going Anywhere
By John A. Charles, Jr. Many Oregon politicians have convinced themselves that we…
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Oregon Secretary of State Says No “Clear Purpose” for Mortgage Tax Deduction
By Eric Fruits, Ph.D. This time they’re coming for your home. Earlier this…
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Oregonians Want More Hospital Beds. The Oregon Health Authority Is Standing in the Way.
By Micah Perry According to a new survey from the Oregon Values and…
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Portland’s Parking Price Hike Proves City Council Hates You
By Eric Fruits, Ph.D. Just five months ago, Portland City Council announced that…
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Legislators Can Work Less Instead of Asking for More Pay
By Micah Perry Everyone loves getting a raise. Our Oregon state legislators are…
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Testimony of John Charles to Portland Public School Board on the Proposed Climate Crisis Response, Climate Justice, and Sustainable Practices Policy
By John A. Charles, Jr. March 1, 2022Rosanne Powell, Senior Board ManagerPortland Public…
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Testimony of Kathryn Hickok before the Senate Committee on Education
February 24, 2022 Senate Committee on EducationOregon State Legislature Re: Support for SB…
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Metro’s Playing Farmville With Taxpayer Money
By Eric Fruits, Ph.D. People in the Portland area love their parks and…
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