by Jes Richardson | May 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, I attended yesterday’s May Day rally in Sebastopol. Work stoppage days like this are close to my heart. Back in 2003 the Iraq war had just begun and there was a call for a day of nonviolent resistance in San Francisco. I thought making a small figure...
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 | 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...
by Jes Richardson | Aug 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, I’ve been out at the Sebastopol Farmers Market promoting peace, tying purple armbands on willing arms and asking each person, “Do you promise to be nonviolent at upcoming rallies?” The response has been incredible—people LOVE being part of the Purple for...
