What you’ll want to know this week!

February 24, 2026

At The COIN Chronicle we strive to source and bring out some of the lesser known stories for the week, not just the same thing you find on every news outlet. We look for stories that impact our quality of life, our families, and our friends. As you walk through next week, if you find a story that resonates with you that you think others might like to see, please just drop us a line at News@TheCOINChronicle.org.

And if nobody has told you lately, THANK YOU for being engaged in this battle for democracy. You matter!

	COIN & Groups News Honk Honk: We salute a vet’s 300+ day protest! Read more. Knitters, make red hats great again! Create the “red hat of resistance” trending with our friends in Indivisible North Coast Oregon using this pattern. Signs of Fascism: Another great example from Newport! See video. Catch up on the last COIN meeting: Here’s the writeup and also the video of the Feb. 17 COINversation with Rep. Janelle Bynum. Next COINversation: Food bankers & advocates address Oregon’s food security crisis March 3. Read more.
	National News The Block of ICE: Time for cities to get creative to prevent federal overreach and violence. See summary or full article. Will She or Won’t She? Polls tease another Kamala Harris candidacy. See summary or full article. Housing for Families Under Threat: The Trump administration wants to cut off aid for mixed-immigration-status households until their status is verified. See article.
	Oregon News Trump Loses Appeal: (Like he had any to begin with?) National Guard troops remain barred from Portland. See summary or full article. A Police Officer’s Conundrum: Can we ever count on local law enforcement to defend us from federal agent violence? See this thought provoking commentary.
	What Can I Do? From Our Legislative Team :  As the short session draws to a close next week, find out what you need to know in the Action Alert! Take action and contact Congress to Halt ICE Terror now! Did you miss What’s The Plan with Ezra and Leah this week? What’s the Plan? is now a podcast! Share it with friends, family, and fellow Indivisibles.
	Self Care Healing by Hygge: Dr. Sarah reviews the power of connection, Danish style. Read more. Speaking of Hygge: You’ll need a healthy drink for that gathering… like a creamy dairy-free mocha latte! Read more. There’s More: See our Self Care Archive.

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