Yearly Archives: 2026

Vegan Potluck Dinner

 in Current Events

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

 in Current Events

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.

Statement of condemnation from the Omni Center for Peace, Justice, and Ecology for U.S. actions against Venezuela

 in VENEZUELA

he January assault by U.S. forces on Venezuela is an affront to everything the Omni Center for Peace, Justice, and Ecology stands for.  We are not at war with Venezuela and have no right to sweep down in a violent assault capturing their President and recklessly destabilizing a sovereign country. Furthermore, this action was done without consultation with members of congress, as is required. It was an appalling, illegal, immoral act. This action is unique in our modern history. Not the usual nation building escapade in the name of spreading democracy. This time our administration has made it loud and clear that they were uninterested […]

Thank you Freedom From Religion Foundation

 in Current Events

We had a great visit with Chris Sweeny from the Ozark Chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. They’re protectors of that separation between church and state that’s kept America a thriving place for many. He brought a very generous gift of $300 from the Foundation. Thank you Chris and everyone part of your organization! And thank you to all the good people working to keep democracy alive and well in a very tough time.

So proud our communities stand together

 in Current Events

Northwest Arkansas speaks out together. Three protests on three days in three cities against ICE atrocities in this crucial weekend after the murder of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. FRIDAY … Emma and Thompson in Springdale 6:00 pm SATURDAY … Washington County Courthouse 6:00 pm SUNDAY … Bentonville / I Street and 14th St. 12:30 pm

VENEZUELA ANTHOLOGY #12, January 7, 2026

 in Dick's Newsletter 2026 / VENEZUELA

Compiled by Dick Bennett for a Culture of Peace, Justice, Ecology, and Democracyhttps://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/01/omni-venezuela-anthology-12-january-7.html What’s at Stake:  “Over the weekend, Trump DID start an illegal war with Venezuela, which he freely admits is aimed at controlling their oil reserves (possibly the largest in the world). He has since talked about expanding the war to other countries and expanded on his plans to have a puppet government operate at the behest of major US oil companies like Chevron.” #11 https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/01/omni-venezuela-anthology-11-january-4.html SOURCESAdalah Justice ProjectCommon DreamsConsortium NewsDrew and the crew at 198 Methods Geopolitical Economy Report    Justice Democratsmronline.orgScott RitterteleSUR DeskVeterans for PeaceMarianne Williamson CONTENTS Veterans for […]

VENEZUELA ANTHOLOGY 11, January 4, 2026

 in Dick's Newsletter 2026

Compiled by Dick Bennett for a Culture of Peace, Justice, and Ecology https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/01/omni-venezuela-anthology-11-january-4.html What’s at Stake:  Trump’s illegal and immoral intervention in Venezuela, and the grabbing of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, is beyond evil as the US once again displayed its imperialist face to the entire world. No good can come from this ugly action.    Trump now says that the US will run Venezuela. He intends to attempt to take their oil (which he claims was ‘stolen’ from the US) and the vast mineral deposits inside Venezuela.    Trump also claims that he will run Venezuela ‘right’ to the […]