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Mary King

Articles by Mary King

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    Neon sign on the White Stag building. An outline of Oregon with a deer leaping in it with the words "Portland Oregon"

    Opinion | Proposals for our local governments’ economic agenda

    Street Smart Economics | We need leaders who will steer toward a more inclusive, prosperous and sustainable economy
    By
    Mary King
    March 27, 2024
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    2023 tax forms are layered atop each other on a table.

    Opinion | Portland does not have the highest taxes in the country

    Street Smart Economics | The city’s ‘high’ taxes are a beloved talking point of those who seek to gut services, but the numbers tell a different story
    By
    Mary King
    January 17, 2024
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    A stock photo of a preschool classroom. A table is filled with alphabet magnets and a rug with toys is in the background.

    Opinion | Preschool for All is off to a great start — so why the negative press?

    Street Smart Economics | Multnomah County’s Preschool for All, funded by a small tax on the top 5% of Multnomah County, is outperforming expectations. However, wealthy local residents have their sights set on dismantling the program.
    By
    Mary King
    December 6, 2023
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    A building with a car driving toward the entry. Text on the building says, "Dr. Matthew Prophet Education Center"

    Opinion | Support Portland teachers as they bargain for us all

    Street Smart Economics | Portland Public Schools is shortchanging our children, our teachers and our schools
    By
    Mary King
    October 4, 2023
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    Opinion | Claims stating downtown’s pandemic recovery is prolonged lack evidence

    Street Smart Economics | The narrative that downtown Portland isn't recovering as quickly as other city centers is based on a flawed study, writes economist Mary King
    By
    Mary King
    August 16, 2023
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    Opinion | Big Real Estate Investors Funding Opposition to Eviction Representation

    Street Smart Economics | Monied interests are pushing a false narrative about Eviction Representation for All
    By
    Mary King
    May 8, 2023
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    Opinion | Eviction representation for all is essential

    Street Smart Economics | Legal representation for tenants facing evictions can mitigate the power imbalance between tenants and landlords in court
    By
    Mary King
    February 1, 2023
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    Trimet 19 bus drives down the street on a rainy day.

    Opinion | TriMet Should eliminate fares, not increase them

    Street Smart Economics | TriMet is moving in the wrong direction when many other cities and countries are implementing free transit with success
    By
    Mary King
    November 22, 2022
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    Stacks of coins with tiny plastic figurines depicting a family.

    Opinion | Abortion is an economic issue

    Three-quarters of abortion patients are poor or low-income and cannot afford another child
    By
    Mary King
    June 15, 2022
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    Opinion | Guaranteed income can solve U.S. poverty

    STREET SMART ECONOMICS | A team of researchers proposes the IRS make monthly payments to lower-income families to move every household above the poverty line
    By
    Mary King
    July 7, 2021

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