Priorities

Protecting Oregon’s Priorities

The Our Oregon coalition works to protect the values and quality of life that are important to Oregonians and make up the fabric of our state.

This is the place to find background information on many of the issues important to the progressive cause, as well as research documents and news clips. (We’re updating this information regularly, so check back often!)

Marriage Equality

Committed couples, whether they are gay or straight, hope to marry for similar reasons – to make that unique lifetime promise to share the joys and sorrows that life brings. But while these values are universal, thousands of gay and lesbian Oregonians are denied the opportunity to marry the person they love.

Protecting the Environment

Both nationally and internationally, Oregon is recognized and lauded for its history and sustained support for conservation measures. We have shown that we as a state are firmly committed to promoting a sustainable path of balancing our use and appreciation of our natural resources.
 

Oregon’s Business Environment

For years, there's been a pitched debate about Oregon's business environment. Beyond the rhetoric, what are the facts? As it turns out, Oregon is a great place to live and do business--but there's much more to be done in order to make sure that businesses and families can thrive.

Here are some of the basic facts about Oregon's economy:  

The Good News

Protect Jobs

Like every state across the nation, Oregon suffered job losses when the nation-wide recession hit.  In 2008 and 2009, Oregon faced large declines in employment. Midway through 2010, however, Oregon job losses began to stabilize and soon after, the job market began to grow.

The Foreclosure Crisis

The mortgage crisis has hit Oregonians on every economic level – from the elderly to the first-time home buyer, families across the state are struggling with sky-high interest rates on homes with sinking values.