Monthly Archives: January 2026


VENEZUELA ANTHOLOGY #13, January 23, 2026

Compiled by Dick Bennett for a Culture of Peace, Justice, Ecology, and Democracy https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/01/omni-venezuela-anthology-13-january-23.html What’s at Stake: “Why should I support the violent overthrow of the US empire’s enemies while the US empire itself remains standing? Why should I want to help the one power structure that’s terrorizing and destroying nations around the world with the goal of total planetary domination? Why should I facilitate the propaganda campaign of the latest imperial regime change operation by talking about the tyranny and oppressiveness of the Official Bad Guy of the Day when it will do nothing but help the empire expand […]


IRAN ANTHOLOGY #34, January 17, 2026

CCompiled by Dick Bennett for a Culture of Peace, Justice, and Ecologyhttps://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/01/omni-iran-anthology-34-january-17-2026.html What’s at Stake:  Preventing another US war.Behrooz Ghamari.  THE LONG WAR ON IRAN.  “This new book explores the US–Iran standoff, revealing how missteps, misunderstandings, and clashing ambitions have fueled decades of tension and why American policies keep failing to grasp Iran’s evolving role in the Middle East.”  (Also read Medea Benjamin’s book on Iran.) CONTENTS IRAN #34 (17 articles and 2 reviews)Ghamari.  The Long War on Iran.Johnstone.  “You Know They’re Lying About Iran.” Bloomenthal and Reed.  “Western Media Whitewashes Deadly Riots in Iran.”  The Grayzone via Consortium News.Prager. “US Public […]


Climate Moment

Major landmarks for renewable energy – China and India In the first six months of 2025, the world’s solar and wind farms generated more electricity than coal plants for the first time in history. China and India have led the surging installation of solar and wind energy generation. China added more renewable energy generation in the first half of the year than the rest of the world combined — adding so much that their use of fossil fuels dropped 2%. India added so much renewable electricity generation that their use of coal dropped 3% and their use of gas dropped 34%. Climate Moments provided by Dorothy […]


Arkansas Coalition for Justice Reform

Housing Access! Mon Feb 9, AJRC Community Hub, 203 N. College Ave. Join us for a discussion on tenants rights with Legal Aid of Arkansas. We;ll also discuss debtor – creditor issues, landlord-tenant questions, and voter restoration. Come learn your rights, ask questions, and gain practical resources to protect youself and your community Overflow parking available next door at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church


CFC AR Ballot Measures Town Hall

Tues Feb 3 – 6:30 pm – Fayetteville Public Library https://www.facebook.com/events/1193909309386897 Citizens First Congress and many good partners are the grassroots coalition who’s going to get these ballot measures included in the next election. With your help there’ll be no stopping them! Just wait and see! You’ll hear the whole story Feb 3.


Who really IS living on our streets? Please help count homeless people!

Friday Jan 30 – details below Hello community partners, I am writing with key details on the upcoming PIT count (Point in Time Count). PIT Count 2026: Key details: Training: Thursday 1/22/26 on zoom link below, 5:00 pm Count Date: Friday, 1/30/26, zoom 2 hour shifts starting at 8:00n am Note: We can/should interview people for the following 6 days as long as they were homeless on the night before the PIT. Thanks to everyone for the work you do everyday and your support of this important count that helps us draw federal funds and better understand the size and […]


Vegan Potluck Dinner

Sunday January 25th 5:30-8pm Omni Center For Peace, Justice & Ecology 3274 N Lee Ave  Fayetteville, AR 72703 Come join us for a fun, friendly and delicious dinner! Hope to see you there! Bring a vegan dish to share, enough for 8 servings. All are welcome! Simple and easy, or gourmet. Short on time/energy? Salads, fruit & veggie trays, deli foods, breads, dips, etc. are fine. Desserts and beverages (no alcohol) are welcome additions. The recipe, or list of ingredients can be helpful for those with food allergies and any who may want to recreate your dish. If your dish is […]


Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition

Monthly Community Meeting Thurs, Jan 22 – 6:00-7:30 pm NEW LOCATION! AJRC Community Hub, 203 N. College Ave Join us for Harm Reduction Training with NWA Harm Reduction. Learn how to administer Naloxone, how to assist with harm reduction efforts in Arkansas. Anyone is welcome! Dinner provided.