Yearly Archives: 2021

COP26, UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE Glasgow, October 31 to November 12, 2021

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OMNI COP26 Glasgow Countdown, 10-31 to 11-5 https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2021/11/omni-cop26-glasgow-countdown-10-31-to.html Compiled by Dick Bennett for a Culture of Peace, Justice, and Ecology Omnicenter.org/donate/ CONTENTS OMNI COP26 Glasgow Countdown 10-31 TO 11-5 Arkansas Democrat Gazette (10-31-21), articles on leaderless nations  and the science of warmngGLOBAL ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES IN FAVOR OF MOTHER EARTH AND AGAINST THE CLIMATE CRISISJohn Ross, IPCC Foundations for Advanced Countries’ Carbon Cuts 11-1Include World Militaries in Climate Goals 11-2 AR WAND Veterans for Peace World Beyond War Code Pink World Beyond War ICANBiden, “Time Running Out,” AD-G 11-2Max Ajl, “Change the System,” 11-2Elizabeth Bast, Oil Change International, 11-4Veterans for Peace in Glasgow, Daily Reports and […]

OMNI WAR WATCH WEDNESDAYS, #46, November 3, 2021

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OMNI WAR WATCH WEDNESDAYS, #46, November 3, 2021  https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2021/11/omni-war-watch-wednesdays-46-november-3.htmlContentsArmistice / Remembrance Day Nov. 11,  Ending WarUS Threatening and Preparing for War Today: Covid 19US History:  Murder Incorporated Forum Starting Nov. 5UN Charter, Chapter 1, Article 2.4: No Use OR THREAT The Past and Future of Armistice / Remembrance Day: A Global Webinar.  World BEYOND War 11-3-21Mark your calendar. We’re planning a big online event for November 4, 2021, at 3 p.m. ET. Details coming soon. Plan to wear a sky blue scarf and a white poppy!Peace Activism on November 11thEvents ListTell us about events to add to listEvent resources from World […]

47. OMNI Climate Memo Mondays, November 1, 2021

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ContentsCOP 26 CountdownNoam Chomsky and Stan Cox https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2021/10/omni-climate-memo-mondays-47-november-1.html COP26, UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE Glasgow, October 31 to November 1 2, 2021OMNI Glasgow Countdown, 10-22/31-21 https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2021/10/omni-un-climate-change-conference.html ContentsScience for Peace, 10-22; Climate Hawks, 10-25; Atomic Scientists, 10-25; UN Wire, 10-25; ADG, 10-26; World Beyond War, 10-29; Senator Ed Markey, 10-30; Avaaz:  Greta Thunberg, 10-31; UNAC and Global Network: Convergence of Space, Militarization, and the Climate Crisis, 10-31. Noam Chomsky and Stan Cox on the Warming PlanetTomgram: Noam Chomsky and Stan Cox, Before It’s Too Late TomDispatch via gmail.mcsv.net 10-24-21 4:13 PM (53 minutes ago) Noam Chomsky and Stan Cox, Before It’s Too Late October 24, 2021 To […]

OMNI Glasgow Countdown, 10-22/31-21

 in Dick's Newsletters 2021

 COP26, UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE Glasgow, October 31 to November 12, 2021 OMNI Glasgow Countdown, 10-22/31-21 https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2021/10/omni-un-climate-change-conference.html Omnicenter.org/donate/ Contents Science for Peace, 10-22 Climate Hawks, 10-25 Atomic Scientists, 10-25 UN Wire, 10-25 ADG, 10-26 World Beyond War, 10-29 Senator Ed Markey, 10-30 Avaaz:  Greta Thunberg, 10-31 UNAC and Global Network:: Convergence of Space, Militarization, and the Climate Crisis, 10-31 TEXTS What is happening in Glasgow  10-22-21 Science for Peace science4peace@gmail.com via sendinblue.com  10:23 AM (3 hours ago) to me   This jointly-sponsored one-hour webcast assembles six experts to reflect on Canada’s climate record and future performance in the context of the COP26 climate summit […]

45. WAR WATCH WEDNESDAYS, October 27, 2021

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-45.  WAR WATCH WEDNESDAYS, October 27, 2021. https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2021/10/omni-war-watch-wednesdays-october-27.html ANTICIPATING ARMISTICE DAYTwo Anti-War Books by Kathy BeckwithGlamorizing Warriors: Gallagher and Powell 2 ANTI-WAR BOOKS by KATHY BECKWITH Playing War by Kathy Beckwith. One summer day Luke and his friends decide to play their favorite game of war, but Sameer, who is new to the neighborhood, hesitates to join in. A Mighty Case Against War by Kathy Beckwith. Beckwith relates a history of America’s wars that includes “What America Missed in U.S. History Class.” She details why war sells, the fallacies of common justifications for war, true costs of war, and sensible alternatives. A Mighty […]

OMNI CELEBRATES UNITED NATIONS DAY OCTOBER 24, 2021

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CELEBRATES UNITED NATIONS DAY OCTOBE OMNI CELEBRATES UNITED NATIONS DAY OCTOBER 24, 2021 https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2021/10/omni-celebrates-un-day-oct-24-2021.html For a Culture of Peace, Justice, and Ecology compiled by Dick Bennett www.omnicenter.org/donate/ Contents Oct. 24, 2021UN DAY 2021 FCNL Celebrates UN Day 2021: UN Peacekeeping Vijay Prashad, UN Charter White House Proclamation UN DAYS Videos TEXTS United Nations Day in United Nations in 2021 – There is a Day … https://www.thereisadayforthat.com › holidays › united-… Read about United Nations Day in United Nations in 2021. UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. Celebrate U.N. Day by Supporting U.N. Peacekeeping! Ursala Knudsen-Latta, Friends Committee for National Legislation […]

DEFENDING CUBA Newsletter #9

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October 24, 2021 OMNI DEFENDING CUBA Newsletter #9 October 24, 2021 https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2021/10/omni-cuba-newsletter-9-october-24-2021.html Compiled by Dick Bennett for a Culture of Peace, Justice, and Ecology Omnicenter.org/donate/ CONTENTS #9, US AGAINST CUBA Vijay Prashad, Imperialism v. HumanityCuba in China’s “Belt and Road Energy” AllianceCuba v. Covid-19 UPJ, Stop US Regime Change Subversion of Cuba Anniversary of Murder of Che Guevara, New Book by Ratner and Smith Florida’s Gov. Awards Medal of Freedom to Che’s Assassin John Ross, World Mobilizes v. US Mistreatment of Cuba Aaron Maté, US v. Cuba’s Anti-Imperialism Cuban Scientists Write Biden on Covid-19 Supporting Cuban Sovereignty Max Blumenthal, Cultural […]

Open Mic Night!

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Sunday Nov 7- 7:00 pm In Person at Omni! As weather permits and covid safety in mind!Stay tuned! Autumn is FINALLY HERE! What a blessing…sending up good thoughts for at least one more day of perfect weather for OPEN MIC on OMNI’S back patio. It is a delightful space to safely gather. Everyone should take care of their own comfort zone and that of others in regards to wearing masks and sitting apart. Please wear masks when using the restroom or going inside Omni. We want everyone to stay SAFE. That said….Open Mic starts at 7:00 and we have some lighting because it […]