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The impending loss of #SNAP benefits due to the #Shutdown threatens to undermine the long-term health of people, says @lelaineb.bsky.social of @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social. Watch the full interview with Lelaine: youtu.be/Bw4aW7OPKAI
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Tell lawmakers to support SB 1507, which eliminates some tax cuts for the rich and corporations and helps protect the services all Oregonians count on. Sign here: https://bit.ly/4qtvEVX SB 1507 explained in-depth here: https://bit.ly/3LXLRVi @forallfamiliesoregon #orleg #orpol #salemoregon
🤔 🤔 How hard is it to form a union in Oregon? In this episode of Policy for the People, we spoke with three staff at Serenity Hospice in Eugene, who successfully signed their first union contract in March. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4nuyr11 #orleg #orpol @seiu503 #unionpower #unionstrong
‼️ RAGE! Four of the corporations whose CEOs sat front row during President Trump’s January 2025 inauguration ceremony have collectively received $51 billion in federal tax breaks in 2025. Learn about Oregon's SNAP here: https://bit.ly/3XLZA3s ITEP article: https://bit.ly/4mmviQz #orpol #orleg
👎 Under Trump's tax policies, the less income you have in Oregon, the worse off you are. Read our full analysis here: https://bit.ly/4bqlbGl #orpol #orleg #biguglybill #taxtherich
Right now in Salem, Fight for Our Future is urging lawmakers to protect working families, not tax cuts for the rich and corporations. Learn more: forourfutureoregon.com #Disconnect #orleg
The big business lobby constantly complains that Oregon’s “business climate” is terrible. In this episode of Policy for the People, we dig into one of the most common myths about Oregon’s economy: that the state has a bad business climate. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4tbc4in #orpol #orleg
📣 Rally on Feb. 5 at the State Capitol building! 📢 Join us in urging lawmakers to protect families by reining in tax breaks for the rich and corporations. 📢 RSVP for the rally here: https://bit.ly/4q6srLE Website here: https://bit.ly/4a1ByqS #orleg #orpol @forallfamiliesoregon
🌱 What a year! Your generosity has enormous power to reverse ever expanding inequality. Become an OCPP Sustaining Partner. For as little as $5 or $10 a month, you can help build a system where all Oregonians can thrive. 🎄 Donate today at http://bit.ly/4ijMXpP #supportocpp #foralloregonians #snap
We’re on the ground in Eugene at the federal courthouse today at the #DefundICE #AbolishICE protest This action is part of a nationwide general strike demanding the federal government stop funding ICE. Learn more here: bit.ly/4btvNF4 #NationalShutdown #SupportImmigrants @pcun @fafo
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