COINversations Archive: 2023

November 7, 2023
A COINversation with
Jessica Craven

Jessica is the author of the Chop Wood, Carry Water newsletter (on Substack) and describes herself as an organizer, activist, climate hawk and mom, based in California. Her newsletters are hopeful, filled with examples of successes and simple things we can all do to make a big difference. Check out two recent examples: Monday October 23 and Wednesday October 25.

September 26, 2023
A COINversation with
Robert Hubbell

Mr Hubbell is the author of Today’s Edition Newsletter, which he started in February 2017 to provide hope and perspective to his family after Donald Trump was elected to the presidency. Over time, his family email was shared with friends who shared it with their friends, and today it is a daily reading for more than 50,000 subscribers, all part of a community of like-minded citizens devoted to preserving American democracy.  

September 12, 2023
A Quorum COINversation

COIN members and guests were joined by a panel of experts to discuss the need for and the complexity of changing Oregon's antiquated 2/3 Quorum Rule that has led to 7 GOP walkouts in the last 5 years. State Representatives Khanh Pham and David Gomberg, State Senator Michael Dembrow, public interest attorney Dan Meek, and Our Oregon's executive director, Michele Ruffin, shared their knowledge and experience with us and answered our questions. Jeff Hammarlund was our guest moderator. For a full description of the event and bios for our panelists, click here.

May 2, 2023 - Save Our Schools

Great discussion with Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Sonja McKenzie, Oregon School Board Association; Dr. Sami Al-Abdrabbuh, Corvallis School Board; Katrina Doughty, Multnomah ESD; and Frank Armendariz, Siuslaw School Board about how we can support our schools in the upcoming May elections with school boards that will protect inclusivity, democracy, civil rights, and a well-rounded education. A centerpiece of the discussion was Rep. Bonamici's Bill of Rights for Students and Parents. 

April 25, 2023 
Electrify Everything

Act for Democracy hosted this great COINversation with the directors of Electrify NOW and ElectrifyPDX to Electrify Everything & Everyone! Oregonians of all income levels are making the transition to enjoy healthier indoor air quality, year-round comfort, lower utility bills and carbon-free living.