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LEARNS Act has been signed by Gov Sanders. A tragedy for most Arkansas children. What happens next? Below is a run-down by Sen. Greg Leding of where we are right now, and what we might do to have some impact on how the law is implemented. Read Sen. Leding’s insights, and then answer the request from the new Commissioner of Education, Jacob Oliva, for public comment. This is an important opening to politely tell him what his and Gov Sanders’ voucher plans mean to us. Jacob Oliva, Comissioner of Education Phone: 501-682-4203 Email: Jacob.Oliva@ade.arkansas.gov From Senator Greg Leding – greg@gregleding.com LEARNS […]

Arkansas is getting ready to do some things that are dangerous for birds and other creatures. They need your help. Please contact Glenn Hooks to find out how you can help the birds. How can you help during this year’s legislative session? VOLUNTEER FOR THE BIRDS Submit Volunteer Form Glenn Hook says: The Arkansas state legislative session just started, during which 135 senators and representatives will begin attending to the people’s business. We welcome them to Little Rock and look forward to a productive session over the next few months. As always, Audubon will be present and active at the Capitol […]

Weds Feb 8 – 6:00 pm – Omni January got iced out, and there was no internet to inform you. But we’re pretty sure you couldn’t have made it there anyway. Just one of those things about living with climate change. This month’s potluck is coming up soon. Next Wednesday Feb 8. It’s a new time of the month. The Exchange Advisory Corps starts the new year with a shift in the schedule. We’re hoping Wednesday will work for you. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy re-connecting with old and new friends. If it would be fun for […]

We’re grateful to Omni members and friends for the support you’ve given us over the 21 years that we’ve been here reminding Fayetteville and Arkansas that there’s another way to think about the crazy world we live in. Along with you we’re keeping the fire burning for peace, justice and a sustainable way of living on the Earth.  Simple. Caring. Connected. Inclusive. All the values Omni folks hold for a world that works for everyone. Thank you for the generous gifts of time and money that have gone into making a peace center in Northwest Arkansas. If you want to donate […]

Aubrey’s friends and family are invited to share in a Celebration of Life Saturday, December 3, at 2:00 pm Omni Center for Peace, Justice, and Ecology, 3274 N. Lee Ave., Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703 Please join us to honor Aubrey’s love of life, where all emotions are welcome and encouraged. As Aubrey loved all things sweet, please come with your favorite cookies or such, pictures, or words to share while we toast and roast a true one-of-a-kind guy.

More Important Local Work for Justice A community-driven solution to poverty. Circles NWA is a community-driven program that works to increase upward mobility for individuals and families in poverty in Northwest Arkansas. Based on the national Circles®USA model, the Circles program builds intentional relationships (social capital) across socioeconomic lines that help open up long-term pathways for economic mobility and self sufficiency. Visit their website to see what kind of work is going on in Washington County RIGHT NOW Circles NWA

Review by Gail Bingham, Fayetteville Friends Meeting (Quakers) One Earth is a “first world” foundation acting as an accelerator to get funding to initiatives around the globe to combat the impacts of climate change on those most vulnerable. They are challenging the philanthropic world not to stand on the sidelines and have created what they call the One Earth Project Marketplace to “scale climate philanthropy” by putting descriptions of amazing projects needing funding all in one place. They call their approach Philanthro-activism, and there is much to be inspired by in the description of the on the ground work globally here:  https://www.oneearth.org/project-marketplace/ In their words:  In […]

In Sharm Al Sheik Egypt A short run-down of the results of COP 27. It was not a raging success, but a few positive things came from it. A note on the role the US plays in these meetings… the primary goal of many protesters was a fund for loss and damage. That was accomplished when Biden withdrew resistance to the fund. It’s never China. What a ruse. Covering Climate Now on COP 27…