by Jes Richardson | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends,My deepest apologies to anyone who showed up for the rally in support of the Iranian people on Sunday. The invitation I received listed the wrong date, and I didn’t realize the mistake until after I had crossed the Golden Gate Bridge looking for the...
by Jes Richardson | Jan 16, 2026 | Get Involved
Dear Friends,I went to the “Ice Out for Good” rally in Santa Rosa yesterday. I’m going to be honest with you. I needed that rally. Renee Good’s execution by the ICE agent in Minneapolis hit me hard. I wanted to surround myself with other people who cared about this...
by Jes Richardson | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, For many years, Karin Conn (https://karinconnpr.com/) has stood beside me in the work of building a more peaceful world, first through the GandhiMobile, and now through new projects inspired by Gandhi’s timeless message of love in action. Together,...
by Jes Richardson | Oct 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, “Purple for Peace” is evolving. What began as purple armbands at rallies, symbols of our collective commitment to nonviolence, is blossoming into something deeper: Purple Peace Pods. Each Pod consists of a small group of people gathered in a circle of...
by Jes Richardson | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, On Labor Day, I went to Santa Rosa’s “Rage Against the Regime” rally, and I want to share something that really touched my heart. People were actually lining up to get their purple armbands. One person said, “I’ve heard about this!” and...
