Monthly Archives: October 2026


No Kings Vote-Early Fiesta

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 […]

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

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 […]


STOP US MILITARIZATION OF SPACE, ANTHOLOGY #9, OCTOBER 8, 2026

Keep Space for Peace Week (Oct 5-12, 2024) https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/10/omni-stop-us-militarization-of-space.html Compiled by Dick Bennett for a Culture of Peace, Justice, and Ecology(#1 December 13, 2006; #2 January 24, 2008; #3 October 4, 2008; #4 October 2-9, 2010; #5, October 1-8, 2011; #6, October 6-13, 2012; #7, March 28, 2020; #8, Sept. 20, 2021) CONTENTSPBS, NOVA, “Space Wars.” Bruce Gagnon.  “Keep Space for Peace Week (Oct 3-10, 2026).”UAF Space and Planetary Sciences Program Bruce Gagnon.   “Dangerous Crowding: Satellites in Space Around the Earth.”Bruce Gagnon.  “Keep Space for Peace Week October 5-12, 2024.”UAF Space and Planetary Sciences ProgramBinoy Kampmark.  “Trump’s Star Wars Revival: […]


RUSSIA ANTHOLOGY #11

From WWII to End of Soviet Union and Beginning of Russian Federation October 5, 2026 https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/10/omni-russia-anthology-11-from-wwii-to.html Compiled by Dick Bennett for a Culture of Peace, Justice, and Ecology Russia Anthologies 1-10 Completed January 28, 2022.  # 11 10-5-26.#5 http://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2017/03/russia-newsletter-5-from-violence-to.html  etc. Russia became Ukraine War and Soviet/Russophobia Anthologies. RUSSIA ANTHOLOGY #11 (RUSSIA to RUSSIA/ UKRAINE WAR).  March 23, 2014. http://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2014/03/russia-ukraine-newsletter-1.html SOVIET/RUSSOPHOBIA ANTHOLOGY #1, February 2, 2023. https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2023/02/omni-sovietrussophobia-anthology-1.htmlSOVIET/RUSSOPHOBIA ANTHOLOGY #2, MARCH 3, 2023.https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2023/03/omni-sovietrussophobia-anthology-2.html      etc.SOVIET/RUSSOPHOBIA ANTHOLOGY #8, December 31, 2025. https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2025/12/omni-sovietrussophobia-anti-communism.html Nos. 9, 10, and 11 under construction 2026. What’s at Stake:  Seeing the World as Others See It.One or two persons have asked […]


Members and Friends Gathering

Planting Seeds For the Future We Want

Omni Members and Friends Gathering 2026 Sunday October 24, 6:00 pm Miller Hall, Mt. Sequoyah New date for the annual Omni Members and Friends Gathering. Put Sunday Oct 24 on your calendar, friends. Lasagna dinner, somewhat like before covid. If you’d like to contribute a lasagna this year call or text Gladys at 479-283-2167. Remember – lasagna donors get in for no charge and collect very good karma ! But put October 24 on your calendar anyway.


Sample Ballot to review before Election Day

Please share the following website. It offers a way to check your voter registration status, register to vote, and see where to vote on which date. In addition most locations will show you a ballot to review. https://www.vote411.org About Vote411.org Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF) in October of 2006, VOTE411.org is a “one-stop-shop” for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on important aspects of the election process.

Sample Ballot

Early Voting

Early Voting Starts Oct 19!

Are your neighbors ready? Here’s someplace 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