Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Women for peace with 28 videos in the cspan video library. Medea benjamin, cofounder of global exchange and codepink. In college she changed her name to medea, after the complex figure from greek mythology. Oct 04, 2018 medea benjamin is the cofounder of the womenled peace group codepink and the cofounder of the human rights group global exchange. Spotlight on saudi interview with medea benjamin ian. Medea is the cofounder of both codepink and the international human rights organization global exchange. Medea benjamin s book on saudi arabia and speaking tour buy the book book tour schedule the cofounder of codepink has become famous for fearlessly tackling headon subjects most of us studiously avoid. An evening with medea benjamin tickets, sat, feb 16, 2019 at. Medea benjamin book tour inside iran, the real history of the islamic republic of iran tuesday, june 12, 2018 6pm reception 7pm talk room 210 veterans building 401 van ness avenue san francisco, california. Part 2 drone warfare killing by remote control medea benjamin of code pink reveals the lie of drones as a more humane type of warfare. Jun 12, 2018 medea benjamin book tour inside iran, the real history of the islamic republic of iran tuesday, june 12, 2018 6pm reception 7pm talk room 210 veterans building 401 van ness avenue san francisco, california.
Author medea benjamin, the cofounder of the womenled peace group codepink and the cofounder of the human rights group global exchange, shares her new book, kingdom of. Medea benjamin visits channel 17 center for media and. She has been an advocate for social justice for more than 40 years. Medea benjamin the sanctuary for independent media. Medea benjamin is one of americas bestknown 21st century activists. Medea benjamin of code pink gives fiery talk on mid east. If you happen to have caught wind of this and smelled a rat, youll be interested in another 203 pages, those making up medea benjamins new book, kingdom of the unjust. Author medea benjamin, the cofounder of the womenled peace group codepink and the cofounder of the human rights group global exchange, shares her new book kingdom of the unjust. Benjamin received a masters degree in public health from columbia university and a masters degree in. I am american, jewish and banned from israel for my activism. In seven succinct chapters followed by a meditation on prospects for change, benjamin cited by the l. Medea benjamin translator of dont be afraid, gringo. Support the medea benjamin book tour for peace actblue. The benedictines for peace spring speaker series will be a fall series for 2015.
Benjamin was the green party candidate in california in 2000 for the united states senate, receiving the highest raw vote total of any green party u. Aug 19, 2016 medea benjamin on her new book examining the u. Medea benjamin visits channel 17 center for media and democracy. Join facebook to connect with medea benjamin and others you may know. Medea benjamin is the cofounder of codepink and author of kingdom of the unjust. Author medea benjamin, the cofounder of the womenled peace group codepink and the cofounder of the human rights group global exchange, shares her new book. Miami, fl about 30 antiwar activists in south florida gathered together, aug. Miami was benjamins first stop on a tour meant to increase awareness and create more dialogue around the ties between the u. Dear friend of the campaign for peace and democracy, we are very pleased to announce that cpd is cosponsoring two new york city events featuring medea benjamin, who has just launched a tour for her important new book kingdom of the unjust. Killing by remote control 20 june 2018 north korea has taken big steps. Drone warfare is the first comprehensive analysis of one of the fastest growingand most secretivefronts in global conflict.
Medea benjamin on creative resistance and her latest book sponsored by women against war 5. In 1979, the iranian revolution brought a shia theocracy to the 80 million inhabitants of. Before starting her northeast book tour, occupy buffalo and western new york peace center, both part of the hancock 38. Her talk will be followed by discussion and book signing. Medea benjamin is cofounder of codepink and the international human rights organization global exchange. An afrobrazilian womans story of politics and love, is the life story of brazils first poor, black woman senator. Medea benjamin rescheduled benedictine sisters of erie. Check out medea benjamin s latest book inside iran. Code pinks medea benjamin inside iran chicago book tour. Get your copy here in 1979, the iranian revolution brought a shia theocracy to the 80 million inhabitants of the middle easts second largest country. During her freshman year at tufts university, she renamed herself after the greek mythological character medea. To talk more about the significance of trumps visit to saudi arabia, we go now to washington, d. Times as one of the highprofile members of the peace movementshines a light on one.
A frequent contributor to alternet, she has a masters degree in. Medea benjamin will be making five different appearances in the tampa bay area this weekend. It is said that war is the way americans learn geography. Benjamin was also the green party candidate in california in 2000 for the united states senate. The real history and politics of the islamic republic, recounts irans history from the precolonial period, through the ciaengineered coup that overthrew the countrys democratic leadership in 1953, to its emergence as the one nation democrats and republicans alike regularly unite in denouncing.
Medea benjamin of code pink visits the channel 17 studio as part of her book tour for the release of inside iran. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. An evening with medea benjamin tickets, sat, feb 16, 2019. Shes famous for her gutsy confrontations with powerful plutocrats, and an expert on the middle east and a leader in the peace movement and is a frequent guest on kkfis democracy now. Cofounder of codepink and the fair trade advocacy group global exchange, she is the author of drone warfare or books, 2012 and kingdom of the unjust. Benjamin grew up in long island, new york, a selfdescribed nice jewish girl. Medea benjamin, one of the bestknown 21st century activists, offers the. Jun 20, 2018 medea benjamin, with her new book inside iran. This was my first book on saudi arabia and my first time reading medea benjamin. Drone warfare killing by remote control medea benjamin.
The book is described on her site as part of a campaign to prevent a war with iran and. She describes, without resorting to panicky hyperbole or histrionics, the history of the kingdom of saudi arabia and its relationship with the united states since its formation in the 1930s. Medea benjamin at the veterans building american legion war. Nov 07, 2000 her most recent book, benedita da silva. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. It was written in a wonderfully engaging and easy to follow fashion.
In seven succinct chapters followed by a meditation on prospects for change, benjamincited by the l. Well, youre right to put it in the context of they tried to hide this as much as they could. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading drone warfare. Medea, a cofounder of code pink and activistauthor, has written a new book, kingdom of the unjust. Medea benjamin of codepink visited vt, on september 26, as part of her book tour for the release of inside iran. Jan 15, 2018 i am american, jewish and banned from israel for my activism medea benjamin i support nonviolent boycott, divestment and sanctions against israel in order to support palestinian rights. Friday, may 17th at 7pm, book revue is proud to announce that codepink and global exchange cofounder medea benjamin will speak and sign her new book, drone warfare. The real history and politics of the islamic republic of. Written by medea benjamin, audiobook narrated by rosemary benson.
Medea benjamin speaks building a peace movement in an era of endless war reception and book signing after medeas talk medea is cofounder of code pink and global exchange. Medea benjamin is one of americas bestknown 21stcentury activists. Cofounder of code pink and the fair trade advocacy group global exchange, she is the author of drone warfare or books and verso and has played an active role in the green party most notably as their candidate for us senate in california, running against dianne feinstein. Benjamin received a masters degree in public health from columbia university and a masters degree in economics from the new school for social research.
Medea benjamin is cofounder of the peace group codepink and author of many books, including drone warfare. Women for peace, is the author of the new book, inside iran. Medea benjamin is the cofounder of code pink and of the fair trade advocacy group global exchange. A prolific writer, medea has just completed a new work entitled kingdom of the unjust. Medea benjamin at the veterans building american legion. The book is described on her site as part of a campaign to prevent a war with iran and instead promote normal trade and diplomatic relations. Medea benjamin medea benjamin is an american political activist, best known for cofounding code pink and, along with activist and author kevin danaher, the fair trade advocacy group global exchange. Unfortunately, medea benjamin has had to reschedule the date due to unforeseen circumstances. Pda advisory board member medea benjamin is a true fighter for peace. Aug 17, 2016 if you happen to have caught wind of this and smelled a rat, youll be interested in another 203 pages, those making up medea benjamins new book, kingdom of the unjust.
I am american, jewish and banned from israel for my activism medea benjamin i support nonviolent boycott, divestment and sanctions against israel in order to support palestinian rights. Season 4 episode 410 3m 12s peace activist medea benjamin of codepink visits with dick pryor about militarism, humanitarian efforts, and the peace movement. The real history and politics of the islamic republic of iran. Come hear political activistauthor medea benjamin discuss her new book inside iran. A well researched, angry book that is also a call to arms. Saudi connection or books, 2016 and has played an active role in the green party. She has a masters degree in both public health and economics, and has spent over twenty years advocating for human rights all over the world. May 31, 2017 medea benjamin is the cofounder of code pink and of the fair trade advocacy group global exchange. Saudi connection, in which she looks at the relationship between the u.
She received masters degrees in public health from columbia university and in economics from the new school. Medea benjamin will now speak at mount saint benedict monastery on monday, october 19, 2015, at 7pm. Weve proudly stood with her organization code pink over the years, as theyre never afraid to speak truth to power, and make the prowar powerful uncomfortable in the process. I am american, jewish and banned from israel for my. Medea benjamin part 3 season 4 episode 410 onr pbs. Medea benjamin book tour at the peace and justice center. Medea benjamin book tour drone warfare killing by remote control codepink medea benjamin, drone warfare killing by remote control.
I mean, a friday afternoon, when congress is going on its summer vacation, when the. September 10, 1952 is an american political activist who cofounded code pink and, along with activist and author kevin danaher, the fair trade advocacy group global exchange. Were sponsoring a national book signing tour for her, and we hope you will help us get this vital message out with a generous contribution right now. Our unjustifiably cozy relationship with one of the worst human rights abusers on the planet is a disgrace, and medea s book is sure to become a seminal work on the subject. Killing by remote control drone warfare is the first comprehensive analysis of one of the fastest growingand most secretivefronts in global conflict. My latest book is designed to help americans understand iran so that we. Medea benjamin talked about her book kingdom of the unjust. Medea benjamin heckled president obama during a speech in washington and obama actually allowed her to speak over him. Medea benjamin is the cofounder of the womenled peace group codepink and the cofounder of the human rights group global exchange. In kingdom of the unjust, medea benjamin shines a light on the strange alliance between between the u. Medea benjamin book tour at the peace and justice center 10. Concise guide to the modern saudi state and its international relations. Code pinks medea benjamin inside iran chicago book tour july 12. If youd like to book medea benjamin for an event, please contact brienne at.
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