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Oregon Still Among Minority of States That Tax Poor Families` Wages

OCPP weighs in on Oregon's taxing of the poor.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - Oregon remains among a minority of states that tax the income of poor families and its tax is among the highest in the nation, according to a report released today.

"Taxing the work effort of poor families is counterproductive," said Joy Margheim, policy analyst with the Oregon Center for Public Policy, who examined the report.

Darfur: Till Death do us Part?

The photo accompanying this report shows a cargo truck with weapons going to the GOS (government of Sudan).

(SUDAN / PORTLAND) - Chad rebels entered Darfur in late January of this year, according to reports.

They were brought in by the government of Sudan (GOS) who apparently told them to move into the north Darfur towns.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant.

Eugene Tea Party: If it`s Got Tax in the Title Vote No

It could have just been the beautiful weather, but everybody seemed pretty happy, even if they were carrying around signs heralding impending bankruptcy, slavery, and doom.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - In politics the simplest messages are the best. If any single message could be elucidated from the Tea Party event held in Eugene, it was one of generalized discontent with government.

Strangely, this generalized discontent with government did not extend to the point of keeping local Republican flunkies off the stage.

Oregon Taxes and Spending Have Remained in Line With Oregonians` Pocketbooks for Three Decades

What has changed is who pays for public services, according to OCPP. Their report shows that over time corporations have shifted their responsibilities onto Oregon families.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - Oregon's public sector is not growing relative to Oregonians' pocketbooks, notwithstanding what might be heard on Tax Day from the Tea Party movement.

According to a report issued today by the Oregon Center for Public Policy, Oregon revenue and spending have remained stable as a share of Oregonians' income over the past three decades.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant.

Citizen Reporters Connect with Citizen Advocates for New Sudan Initiative

State of the art technology combines with old-fashioned community building in creating a new monitoring-to-advocacy bridge.

(NATIONWIDE U.S. / SUDAN) - The Sudan Sham Elections 2010 networ and a group of activists came together over concerns about sham elections in Sudan this month, is launching a new initiative connecting citizen-monitoring to citizen-advocacy.

Haiti`s Socioeconomic Makeover

Global intervention is not necessary; However, Global sustainable involvement and empowerment are essential.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Let’s first preface and pose a question; when we consider the path of least resistance what seems easier to pursue AID, OR SOCIOECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT?

This seems to be the standard across the world when it comes to confronting such large undertakings.

Empowering Haiti

How to begin to Empower Haiti and start the mending process?

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Looking through the historical lens of Haiti, before the earthquake, before the hurricane, there is a place known to most of the outside world as a Caribbean island and its related connotation.

If you take one step inside Haiti, there is a much different picture; that of poverty, unemployment, sacrifice and sadness.

Local Citizens Aid Haitan Recovery Without Leaving Salem

CrisisCamp Volunteers Transform Disaster Relief.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Injured Haitians frantically sent calls for help – many from within the rubble– via cell phones texts hoping someone would respond.