Monthly Archives: October 2026

UNITED NATIONS DAY, October 24, 2026

 in Dick's Newsletter 2026 / United Nations

Compiled by Dick Bennett https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/10/omni-united-nations-day-october-24-2026.html What’s at Stake:  Ceaseless Wars, Need for United Nations. James W. Carden:.   “The New Big Three.”   ACURA (Aug. 13, 2026).Surveying the devastation wrought by the wars in Ukraine and Iran, the Nigerian writer and former secretary general of African workers, Owei Lakemfa, concludes that “humanity is moving back to the pre-World War era when there were no agreed universal rules, might was right.” Today, writes Lakemfa, “strongmen, and nations roam around as terrorists and […]   Read in browser »     See OMNI Anthologies on US imperialism. US IMPERIALISM, WESTWARD/EASTWARD GLOBAL EMPIRE OF BASES ENCIRCLING RUSSIA AND […]

RIDES TO THE POLES

RIDES TO THE POLES

 in Current Events

Here’s a place you can help. WashCo Dems. Lara Frala. We are starting to organize Rides to the Polls. If you want to get involved with helping people with transportation issues go vote, please contact Hershel Hartford, Vice Chair, hrhartford@gmail.com 479-799-9691. He will be in charge of organizing volunteers and setting up routes. You can also share his information if anyone you know needs help. Thank you, Laura Frala, Volunteer Coordinator 479-466-3821 Volunteers@washcodemocrats.com

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Election Recommendations on Ballot Issues this election

 in Current Events

Not from Omni Center, but from Leslie Oelsner, an honest, progressive friend, who researches the topics relentlessly before she shares them. Hello friends,                                                         Here’s my voting recommendations for our upcoming November 3rd CRUCIAL election, and sources of information about voting. Let’s help make an astounding blue wave in Arkansas!!                                          (*As always, let me know if you want to get off my list.*)                                           Remember to make a plan to vote, and to have the ID you need.  From the website of the Arkansas Secretary of State:  Here’s a link to that website if you need additional info on voting rules. https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information/voter-registration-information/voting-in-arkansas#:~:text=The election official […]

Early Voting is the one and only “In” Thing right now

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Feels like the last two weeks of pregnancy More than most, this election has the feel of the last two weeks of pregnancy. This thing just NEVER ENDS! I know I already voted. Hope you did too. (IF YOU HAVEN’T TIME’S AWASTIN’ GET OUT THERE!) The work is done. Now let’s get it over with! Something that’s unsettling to me in how the Republican party is behaving. The local and state folks are acting just like you’d expect people to act if they think they’re losing. The photo above is of Katie Couric and a former Republican strategist getting ready to talk about how badly […]

Early Voting
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No Kings Vote-Early Fiesta

 in Current Events

Sat Oct 17 – 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square, 106 W. Emma Ave, Springdale How to prepare for the Event Register Here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/966594/ There should be plenty of parking in the general area, both street side and parking lots. Check your voter registration, ballot, and voting center → (https://www.voterview.ar-nova.org/voterview) Check you sample ballot by entering your name and birthday at the link above, and Voter View will find your precise ballot to review. It’s not top-of-page though. They make you hunt a bit but the information is there. Invite neighbors and friends → Triple your […]

STOP US MILITARIZATION OF SPACE, ANTHOLOGY #10 October 13, 2026

 in Dick's Newsletter 2026

Keep Space for Peace Weekhttps://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/10/omni-stop-us-militarization-of-space_0633385365.html Compiled by Dick Bennett What’s at Stake:    “Ask yourself – Should we carry the bad seed of war, greed and environmental degradation into space?”  Bruce Gagnon CONTENTS NOVA, “SPACE WARS”.   10-7-26 and 10-13 (6 & 11).   Dick Bennett.  Film Notes. Bruce Gagnon.  “Space Militarization or Sustainable Peace on Mother Earth?”Bruce Gagnon.  “Urging you to Sign on Space Issues Letter.” TEXTS NOVA, “SPACE WARS”.   10-7-26 and 10-13 (6 & 11).   PBS   https://www.pbs.org › wgbh › nova › video › space-wars Space Wars. Inside the escalating military struggle to control space and the satellites we rely on. […]

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY ANTHOLOGY, OCTOBER 12, 2026

 in Dick's Newsletter 2026

https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/10/omni-indigenous-peoples-day-anthology.html Compiled by Dick Bennett What’s at Stake:  Columbus Day Should Be Replaced by Indigenous People’s Day Nick Heller ~ Guerilla Sewing COLUMBUS DAY TAPESTRY  [in 1492 Columbus invaded the Taino people with devastating consequences.    Remember and continue to resist.   D] 2026 Sign to ban AI data centers on public lands: Rashida Tlaib 10:26 AM (4 hours ago)   Dick, Today is Indigenous People’s Day, a reminder to honor the original stewards of this land — who are still here and fighting for environmental justice and sovereignty. I’ve worked alongside Indigenous leaders to protect our lands and water; take on […]