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The COIN Chronicle

A Newsletter to Unite Indivisibles in Oregon

April 29, 2026

This week the world continues to spin with the unexplained war, the gun violence, the harsh and cryptic messages from our nation’s leaders, and our concern for our immigrants and neighbors.

The COIN Chronicle is not here to repeat all of what you get on cable and streaming news in overkill. Our goal is to be informative and thought provoking, and also to search for ways to better connect our statewide Indivisibles. And we want to hear from you.

So, if you’re taking the time to read this, please take an extra moment to reach out and tell us what’s on your mind. What keeps you awake at night. What you think we should all be doing together. Or anything else. See Our Voices this week for one way to do that.

As the old saying goes “No one of us is as smart as all of us.” So, let’s be smart. We are better together.

COIN & Groups News

COIN & Groups News

  • Rural Caucus: Florence hosted the annual event to support human dignity with groups from all over the state. See videos.
  • Events This Week: Check for May Day and other Indivisible events with groups near you! See the list.
  • Our Voices: Let’s avert our eyes from the circus and discuss the “hidden hot spots.” Read more.
  • Commr. Phil Chang Joins the COINversation: [Updated] We’ll focus on the proposed gas tax at our next COIN meeting May 5. Register for the Zoom call. For background on the topic, see article.

State & Nation

  • Made to Order: There’s a concerning reshaping of the immigration court system going on. See summary or full article.
  • Election System and Voter Trust Debates Continue: Oregon’s long-standing mail voting system is again in the spotlight as both a model and a political flashpoint. Check out this thoughtful commentary in Oregon Capital Chronicle.
What Can I Do>

What Can I Do?

  • If you only do one thing this week, make it this: Have three real conversations that move someone from passive to active. Not a social media post. Not just staying informed. Actual, human conversations with people who trust you.

    Why? Research in political organizing consistently shows that personal, relational outreach is the highest-impact action for civic engagement.

    People are far more likely to: vote, show up to events, contact representatives, and stay engaged long-term when they’re personally asked by someone they know and trust.

Self Care

Self Care

  • Say No: Dr. Sarah reminds us to check what keeps us away from what we value most. Read more.
  • Sharpen Focus and Concentration: Nutritionist Susan Williams has three simple science-backed tips to feel less overwhelmed by the to-do list. Read more.
  • There’s More: See our Self Care Archive.

Next COIN Meeting: May 5 at 7:00 p.m. If you aren’t registered for the call, sign up.

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