Medea Benjamin

Medea Benjamin is co-founder of Global Exchange and CODEPINK: Women for Peace. She is the co-author, with Nicolas J.S. Davies, of War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict, available from OR Books in November 2022. Other books include, "Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran" (2018); "Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection" (2016); "Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control" (2013); "Don’t Be Afraid Gringo: A Honduran Woman Speaks from the Heart" (1989), and (with Jodie Evans) "Stop the Next War Now" (2005).

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Actor depicts soldier during Christmas Truce of 1914

8 Reasons Why Now Is a Good Time for a Ukraine Ceasefire and Peace Talks

Along with faith-based leaders worldwide, we are calling for a Christmas Truce as the holiday season presents "a much-needed opportunity to recognize our compassion for one another."

Medea Benjamin · Dec 1, 2022

Sens. Jim Inhofe and Jack Reed during a Senate hearing

Reed/Inhofe Amendment Would Open Floodgates for War Profiteers

And possibly signals a major ground war against Russia.

Medea Benjamin · Nov 14, 2022

What to Expect From COP27 in Egypt's Police State: An Interview With Sharif Abdel Kouddous

The Egyptian military is entrenched in every part of the Egyptian state.

Medea Benjamin · Nov 4, 2022

President Joe Biden and Rep. Pramila Jayapal in the Red Room of the White House

An Extremely Dangerous Moment in History When Even Talk of Diplomacy Is Off the Table

Siding with calls for peace and diplomacy from all over the world is still not an idea whose time has come in the halls of power in Washington, DC.

Medea Benjamin · Oct 27, 2022

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal on Capitol Hill.

Progressive Democrats Break Rank With Call for Urgent Diplomacy in Ukraine

The Democratic Party should be leading the charge for peace and a negotiated settlement to end the war. This is a start.

Medea Benjamin · Oct 24, 2022

What Must Be Done to End Nuclear Extortion and Build Lasting Peace

The way out is for President Biden and every member of Congress to immediately call for a ceasefire, support peace negotiations, and end the weapons shipments that risk Armageddon.

Medea Benjamin · Oct 14, 2022

Joe Biden speaking in front of a photo of Vladimir Putin

Biden's Broken Promise to Avoid War with Russia May Kill Us All

The irresolvable dilemma facing Western leaders is that this is a no-win situation. Only courageous peace talks can bring this terrifying conflict to an end.

Medea Benjamin · Oct 11, 2022