Medea Benjamin

Medea Benjamin, born on September tenth, nineteen fifty-two, is a prominent American political activist known for her unwavering commitment to human rights and peace. As a co-founder of Code Pink, she has played a pivotal role in advocating for social justice and anti-war initiatives alongside fellow activist Jodie Evans and others.

In addition to her activism, Benjamin co-founded Global Exchange, a fair trade advocacy group, with her then husband Kevin Danaher. This organization has been instrumental in promoting ethical consumerism and supporting marginalized communities around the globe.

Benjamin's political engagement also led her to run as the Green Party nominee in the two thousand United States Senate election in California, where she garnered three hundred twenty-six thousand eight hundred twenty-eight votes, securing third place with three point one percent of the total votes cast.

With a diverse background as an economist and environmentalist, Medea Benjamin continues to inspire many through her writings and activism, advocating for a more just and sustainable world.