Current Events

Climate Moments Provided by the Reevaluation Counseling Community in Northwest Arkansas Two record-setting destructive storms fueled by climate change On October 28, Hurricane Melissa struck the island of Jamaica with winds of 185 mph– equal to the worst hurricane winds to ever strike land. Super-charged by the ocean and the atmosphere both having been made warmer by climate change, the storm affected some 1.5 million people in Jamaica and caused damages estimated at 10 billion dollars – which is equal to roughly half of the nation’s annual GDP. The day before, record-setting torrential rains struck Vietnam. In 24 hours, parts […]

Viewing award winning movie “No Other Land” Tuesday Dec 16 – 6:00 pm – Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition 205 N. College Ave Hi friends, Reminder that we will be showing the award winning documentary No Other Land on Tuesday December 16th. We are as excited as you are to watch this film together! Come join us for an evening of learning, connection, and conversation. We will have pizza and snacks at the event!  Event Details  Date: Tuesday, December 16  Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM  Location: Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition, 205 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701  Note: There will be an opportunity to donate to Fayetteville Feeds Families […]

Karen Takemoto  From:karentakemoto@gmail.com I encourage folks to voice their opinion on Rep Womack’s telephone survey. Most questions are rather stilted but some might be able to give him some pause on his support. Here’s the number: 833-305-1710

Arprogressive Caucus Monday, December 15th at 7:30 AM Indian Hills Starbucks – 7129 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock (near the intersection of JFK & North Hills Blvd) Dear Arkansas Progressive Democrats Caucus Members, I’m asking you to join us in a solidarity action with Central Arkansas DSA and Starbucks Workers United as baristas nationwide continue their Unfair Labor Practice(ULP) strike. Workers have endured years of illegal union busting and the company’s refusal to settle a fair contract. They are demanding fair hours, higher take-home pay, and a resolution to the hundreds of labor law violations Starbucks continues to […]

Climate Moments Provided by the Reevaluation Counseling Community in Northwest ArkansasWealth of the global 1% keeps growing The richest 1 percent of the world’s population have accumulated an additional $33.9 trillion since the Paris Climate agreements in 2015. Some are noting that even a small portion of this would be sufficient to pay the fair share climate finance needed by the Global South.Taxing fossil fuel companies could also generate the large amounts needed to meet people’s needs.A resource from the RC Community As Diane Shisk wrote: “The next few years are a critical time for action on the climate emergency. We all want to stay […]

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Sunday, Dec 7 – 4:00 pm – Omni Center Postcards for the trees! We are going to gather between 4:00 and 6:00 (before Open Mic) to write post cards to our council members concerning the plan to build a new Junior High School on what is now 27 acres of unobstructed forest. Our last chance to influence this decision.  And we sure need you to make it happen! Postcards, stamps, pens, and prompts for the postcards will be supplied by Andrea. A very special Open Mic will follow! Kelly and Donna   Open Mic for Peace Sunday Dec 7 – 7:00 pm – Omni […]

There’s a group working out of Rogers to help immigrant families who’ve been targeted by ICE, one person and one family at a time. If you’d like to help them, there is a way. Nicole Mozzoni is collecting for several families, with more to come. Her phone is 479-644-0710, if you can help. Give her a call please! Nichole is collecting money to help American-born children get passports. She’s covered around 50 so far! It costs a pretty penny, but it protects them, and may allow them to travel to their home country to visit their parents, and then return. […]