Often arrested for her advocacy, Medea Benjamin is one of the most prominent figures of the pro-Palestine movement in Washington, DC.
Online videos show her grilling US lawmakers over their unconditional support for Israel or disrupting congressional meetings.
In an interview with TRT World, she explains why, as a Jew and as an American, it is essential to advocate for a permanent and immediate ceasefire in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
even those who don't share her views, through their reactions, at times questionable, to her personal involvement, bear witness to the impact of the advocacy of this woman and to her resolve… her persistent willingness to voice concerns about the decisions, or lack thereof, of elected officials, despite the consequences, elevates her as a role model and a guardian of democratic ideals…
"My Mother was a Holocaust survivor and I, we, grew up with the Holocaust all around us, so I know what Holocaust looks like, and how genocide looks like, and this is genocide in Gaza."
Wir brauchen dringend Führungskräfte, die der Diplomatie Vorrang vor der Zerstörung, dem Mitgefühl vor dem Konflikt & der Menschlichkeit vor der Selbstüberschätzung einräumen
Melissa Garriga ist Media Relations Manager von CODEPINK – Women for Peace codepink.org
Cynthia Papermaster, a San Francisco Bay #CODEPINK coordinator, questioned Pelosi's priorities, stating, "Pelosi takes $600,000 from the Israel lobby and refuses to call for a ceasefire. We wonder -- is she working for us, her constituents, or is she doing Netanyahu's and Israel's bidding?"
"we visited Mitch McConnell’s office to ask: why is he trying to send $14 billion more to support genocide in Gaza? CEASEFIRE NOW! Tell Congress to vote NO on more $$$ for Israel’s crimes at codepink.org/nomoremilitaryaid "
Considerations do not work
They do not work at all
Confederations do not work
My best witness is easy so to call
Orban is a total jerk
A total Jerk is Orban
Only an idiot runs their org w full consent
Full consent is for fools
The EU must expel their caner
Or they will be fascisms tools.
As we watch #codePink wreak havoc in this Senate hearing, its wise to revisit this article outlining contradictions in their ideologies.
[Gifted Article, No paywall NYTimes.com] : A Global Web of Chinese Propaganda Leads to a U.S. Tech Mogul
A Global Web of Chinese Propaganda Leads to a U.S. Tech Mogul, Aug 5, 2023.
The Times unraveled a financial network that stretches from Chicago to Shanghai and uses American nonprofits to push Chinese talking points worldwide.
According to the organization’s 2016 tax form, Code Pink’s total income was $1,401,321, while its total expenses were $1,031,031.35
Although the organization has a lack of transparency regarding its donors, key funders of Code Pink include the Benjamin Fund, Threshold Foundation, and New Priorities Foundation. https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/codepink/ #codepink#madeabenjamin#jodyEvans#china