Daily Archives: December 16, 2023


COP 28 Closes with a few steps forward

Two big steps were taken at the just-concluded COP: Language was created that gave some of the most impacted nations (island and coastal nations) ability to make claims to a “loss and damage fund” for climate, but they didn’t fund it. And for the first time language acknowledging the need to get off of fossil fuels was included. Without a clear path forward the claims seem shaky. But some climate activists are encouraged that these are potential tools to make demands on an industry with inordinate power over our lives and economies. Check out the UN Interpress Service reports on […]


Saturday Gaza Protest

Sat Dec 16 – 11:00-1:00 – Court House Dickson and College Omni folks, we are invited to join the protests against this terrible situation in Gaza that’s simply not acceptable. Saturday – tomorrow – please bring a poster that expresses your feelings and stand with those who call for ceasefire and an end to the bitter carnage. This situation does not help Israel. It’s time for peace.


GAZA ANTHOLOGIES # 13December 16, 2023

Compiled by Dick Bennett for a Culture of Peace, Justice, and Ecology. (#1: 3-3-08; #2 Nov. 16, 2012; #3 Nov. 17, 2013; #4 May 31, 2014; #5 July 28, 2014; #6 August 30, 2014; #7 April 8, 2015; #8 May 13, 2021; #9, October 15, 2023; #10, October 23, 2023; #11, Nov. 4 and Nov. 7, 2023; #12 , Nov. 16, 2023).http://omnicenter.org/donate/ Jam the Phone Lines Today.”  12-4-23  .https://www.palestineinamerica.com/blog/A%20Palestinian%20you%20should%20know:%20Ahmad%20Abuznaid Support RefugeesUNRWA USA National CommitteeATTN: Nahed Elrayes, Emergency Fund for Palestine RefugeesPO Box 18697Washington, DC 20036 SourcesOn foreign policy, US mainstream media (The Washington Post, CNN) mainly reports the government’s point […]