Daily Archives: September 13, 2026

UKRAINE WAR ANTHLOGY #38, September 12, 2026

 in Dick's Newsletter 2026

Compiled by Dick Bennett for a Culture of Peace, Justice,  Ecology,  and Democracy https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/09/omni-ukraine-war-anthlogy-38-september.html What’s at Stake:   In these 38 anthologies this one war provides a rich mine of studies of the  causes and solutions of wars.   Preventing and stopping wars have been the great themes of the United Nations, and these anthologies provide their substance.        A sub-set of the subject, particularly well-illustrated by this war, is the question of when the war began.  Once that is established, numerous other topics are clarified.  But what if the two sides disagree, as they often do, over the starting date, and as […]

Tenant Toolkit: Eviction 101

 in Current Events

Join the City of Fayetteville’s housing team for a new workshop series designed by renters, for renters. Tooldit Site Each workshop session features expert partners, hands‑on activities, and a community brainstorm to explore fresh solutions to complex housing issues. Attendees will get practical tools, new ideas, and trusted information. Here’s what to expect from the Eviction 101 workshop: We’ll see you there!

Planting Good Seeds For the Future We Want

 in Current Events

Omni Members and Friends Gathering paused Planting Good Seeds For the Future We Want Omni was planning to hold our annual Members and Friends Lasagna Dinner on October 17… right up until our friends Indivisible National announced that they’ll be doing their pre-election event that same day. So far we haven’t told anybody but you that we were doing this event, so let’s us hold off a bit. We may have lasagna after the election. We can either celebrate or commisserate together over dinner. But put October 17 on your calendar anyway. Whatever Indivisible decides to do that day, they’ll […]

Benton County still needs our help.

 in Current Events

Thurs Sept 24 – 6:00 pm – Benton County Quorum Court215 E. Central Ave, Bentonville Administrative BuildingParking in front Benton County law enforcement is deep entangled with ICE. It’s been characterized as “out of control.” Immigrant neighbors are in serious jeopardy. If you’re available to attend and support PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR ASAP! You could speak in support, or just be a presence. Springdale immigrant defense group AIRE provides these helpful guidelines above for attending and speaking at the Bentonville Quorum Court. Looks a bit different than WashCo. Thank you AIRE.