Most Americans can’t afford life anymore — and they just don’t matter to the economy like they once did

by Ty Davison | Mar 7, 2025 | News & Commentary

Most Americans can’t afford life anymore — and they just don’t matter to the economy like they once did – MarketWatch: Life for Naomi Burns and her family of six is not easy. She and her boyfriend are raising four children in a small town about an hour from...

Denmark’s postal service to stop delivering letters

by Ty Davison | Mar 6, 2025 | News & Commentary

Denmark’s postal service to stop delivering letters: Denmark’s state-run postal service, PostNord, is to end all letter deliveries at the end of 2025, citing a 90% decline in letter volumes since the start of the century. The decision brings to an end 400...

Oregon ‘most frightening place to die,’ with nation’s most expansive estate tax, Republicans say. They hope to change that.

by Ty Davison | Feb 10, 2025 | News & Commentary

Oregon ‘most frightening place to die,’ with nation’s most expansive estate tax, Republicans say. They hope to change that. – oregonlive.com: As far as dying goes, Oregon is a terrible place to do it for those who want to pass down a home, business or life’s...

High-cost states across the West should embrace ‘choice’ in housing, Kotek says

by Ty Davison | Jan 16, 2025 | News & Commentary

High-cost states across the West should embrace ‘choice’ in housing, Kotek says – oregonlive.com: Gov. Tina Kotek stumped for one of her signature issues on Wednesday before an audience of housing leaders from across the West as she readies for a similar push in...

Multnomah County’s universal basic income experiment worked, until the money ran out

by Ty Davison | Nov 22, 2024 | News & Commentary

Multnomah County’s universal basic income experiment worked, until the money ran out – oregonlive.com: In 2021, she became one of 100 Black mothers and caregivers who received monthly checks of $500 or more from Multnomah County’s Mother’s...