by Jes Richardson | Apr 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, Congratulations to all of you who participated in the “Hands Off” rallies on Saturday—there were 1,500 registered protests across the U.S. and around 5 million participants. That is HUGE! The energy continues: the next “National Day of...
by Jes Richardson | Apr 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, If you’re on the fence about attending the April 5 rally this Saturday, or if you’re trying to convince others to come along, I encourage you to listen to this powerful 13-minute “Daily Take” by Thom Hartmann:...
by Jes Richardson | Mar 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, Like so many of you, I’m deeply concerned about what’s happening in America right now. Trump is defying lower court decisions—and it’s only a matter of time before he ignores the Supreme Court as well. When the legal system is undermined, all...
by Jes Richardson | Mar 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, After many years away, I’ve decided to return to Sonoma County—specifically, Sebastopol. I originally left to be closer to Spirit Rock Meditation Center here in Marin, but lately, I’ve felt an undeniable pull back to Sonoma. Our country is on the brink...
by Jes Richardson | Mar 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, History has shown us how fragile democracy can be. Have you ever wondered how the German people allowed the Nazis to rise to power? We don’t have to wonder anymore—we’re watching it unfold in real-time. Hitler’s path to control began with the media, then...
by Jes Richardson | Feb 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, I earned my teaching credential from Dominican University, but it didn’t take long to realize that balancing full-time teaching with activism was impossible. So, I chose to be a substitute teacher instead—and I loved it! Showing up every day in the...
