Monthly Archives: July 2024
Southern Poverty Law Center Year in Hate and Extremism Report
Year in Hate and ExtremiThe extreme right prepares for the end of democracy SPLC has done an amazing job of compiling massive amounts of information on hate groups and their activities. This report is the background to the scary “Project 2025” summary It was released in June when hackers found it in material from the Heritage Foundation. . Be sure you are informed about what’s happening in our world Omni folks. Democracy is clearly in danger. See the postcard project at the top of this page to help more.sm Report
Announcing the NWA Belonging Barometer survey!
Engage NWA is excited to officially launch the Belonging Barometer survey in Northwest Arkansas! This survey aims to better understand the sense of belonging within our community and identify ways to improve our collective experience. This survey is available in multiple languages and formats to ensure accessibility for everyone. We invite you to participate and share your experience. It only takes 3-5 minutes to complete. Click the link below to get started.
BACKTOSCHOOL EVENT!
UNITY-COMMUNITY BASH 240 E Rock St, Fayetteville, AR 72701 Yvonne Richardson Community Center SATURDAY AUGUST 03, 2024 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FOOD FREE BACKPACKS WITH SUPPLIES COMMUNITY VENDORS
Homeless Solutions Strategy Meeting
Thursday Aug 1 – 6:30 pm – Omni Center Homeless Solutions is coming up on Thursday August 1. It’s about time we of the Homeless Solutions Group have a heart-to-heart talk about what’s coming up for housing and homelessness in Fayetteivlle based on what we know right now. The Housing Task Force had it’s first meeting June 26. It was just a first meeting, but some good things came out of it we should talk about. We could have a real impact here. The next meeting is July 24. We may have ideas by then. Another thing is how the Fayetteville Housing Coalition […]
A longing for peace in a culture of war
Hiroshima Nagasaki Remembrance Sunday August 4 – 6:00 pm – Omni Center 3274 N. Lee Ave., Fayetteville Hiroshima Nagasaki dinner is one week away! Register for the lovely summer Japanese meal at this Eventbrite link. Inspiring speakers and music too. Dr. Art Hobson will share a report about the nuclear test ban treaty that was adopted last year, Prof. Ted Swedenburg will show the clear link between what happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and what’s happening in Gaza right now, and Marshallese activist Marcina Langrine will share experiences of her people during the nuclear testing our own country did on […]
OMNI WAR WATCH WEDNESDAYS, #187, July 24, 2024
Compiled by Dick Bennett. https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2024/07/omni-war-watch-wednesdays-187-july-24.html The Nuclear Resister provides an ongoing archive of political prisoner protesters. For example, the June 26, 2024, number contains data on US [Gaza] Cease Fire! arrests on pp. 1 and 5ff. P. 1 “Ceasefire Now!” “Beginning on page 5, this issue of The Nuclear Resister continues the day-by-day reports of ceasefire arrests in the U.S. and Canada. From last October through mid-June, The Nuclear Resister has tallied more than 8,800 arrests on over 350 occasions across more than 125 cities and towns in 36 states and 5 provinces. . . .More than 3,400 of the arrests […]
OMNI CLIMATE MEMO MONDAYS, #188, JULY 22, 2024
Compiled by Dick Bennett jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2024/07/omni-climate-memo-mondays-188-july-22.html From Jane Fonda Dear Dick, I know you’ve heard that this election is the most important in our lifetime. I hate to pile on, but it’s true. This week, climate deniers in the GOP locked in their commitment to more fossil fuels, less clean energy, and more climate chaos. As fossil fuel giants pour resources into getting their candidates elected, it’s imperative that we harness the people’s power to push for progress and change. That’s why I’m reaching out to extend a special invitation to you to get active, get involved, and most importantly, fight back. Let’s […]