Medea Benjamin
@medeabenjamin

Cofounder of peace group CODEPINK. Author. Peace activist. Wannabe salsa dancer :)

 Washington DC and San Francisc
codepink.org
Joined May 2008
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This is the face of a politician who truly represents her people--getting arrested in NYC protesting Netanyahu. Thank you @DarializaforNY. You are a beautiful role model. I can't wait to see you in Congress.
Darializa for Congress
@DarializaforNY
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As the Democratic Nominee for New York's 13th Congressional District, I refuse to allow a war criminal to roam the streets of our city unchallenged. I refuse to be complicit in genocide.
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Netanyahu spoke to a largely empty UN hall while outside, New Yorkers filled the streets for Palestine. From morning into the night, the message was loud and clear: Netanyahu is not welcome, the genocide must end, and Gaza will not be abandoned. The U.S. government may continue to give Israel weapons, money and impunity, but people in New York, across the U.S. and around the world continue to stand with Palestine. FREE, FREE PALESTINE! 🇵🇸
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Thank you to the 77 countries whose delegated walked out on Netanyahu. Now they should all agree to boycott Israeli goods and services and to expel Israel from the UN.
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Replying to @Acyn
✅ 77 Countries whose delegations left the UN General Assembly Hall during Netanyahu's speech: ✅ Arab Countries — 18 Countries ▪️ Syria ▪️ Palestine ▪️ Jordan ▪️ Lebanon ▪️ Iraq ▪️ Saudi Arabia ▪️ Qatar ▪️ Kuwait ▪️ Oman ▪️ Yemen ▪️ Egypt ▪️ Sudan ▪️ Tunisia ▪️ Algeria ▪️ Libya ▪️ Mauritania ▪️ Somalia ▪️ Comoros ✅ Asia and Turkey — 14 Countries ▪️ Turkey ▪️ Iran ▪️ Pakistan ▪️ Afghanistan ▪️ Bangladesh ▪️ Indonesia ▪️ Malaysia ▪️ Brunei Darussalam ▪️ Maldives ▪️ Myanmar ▪️ North Korea ▪️ Turkmenistan ▪️ Uzbekistan ▪️ Kyrgyzstan ✅ Non-Arab Africa — 20 Countries ▪️ South Africa ▪️ Senegal ▪️ Djibouti ▪️ Angola ▪️ Congo ▪️ Democratic Republic of the Congo ▪️ Liberia ▪️ Eritrea ▪️ Chad ▪️ Central African Republic ▪️ Madagascar ▪️ Niger ▪️ Botswana ▪️ Uganda ▪️ Lesotho ▪️ Eswatini ▪️ Equatorial Guinea ▪️ Mozambique ▪️ Namibia ▪️ Kenya ✅ Latin America and the Caribbean — 17 Countries ▪️ Suriname ▪️ Panama ▪️ Venezuela ▪️ Antigua and Barbuda ▪️ Belize ▪️ Barbados ▪️ Colombia ▪️ Dominica ▪️ Nicaragua ▪️ Peru ▪️ Saint Lucia ▪️ Bahamas ▪️ Bolivia ▪️ Cuba ▪️ Guyana ▪️ Brazil ▪️ Chile ✅ Europe — 6 Countries ▪️ North Macedonia ▪️ San Marino ▪️ Slovenia ▪️ Bosnia and Herzegovina ▪️ Spain ▪️ Ireland ✅ Oceania — 2 Countries ▪️ Tuvalu ▪️ Tonga ✅ Total: 77 Countries 👉 77 countries walked out. Netanyahu called them “moral cowards.” At some point, you have to wonder whether it’s cowardice—or a message.
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The world is disgusted by Israel's genocide and by the spectacle of a war criminal addressing the United Nations. Israel should have been expelled from the UN long ago, and Netanyahu should be in prison.
Acyn
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Room empties out at the UN as Netanyahu begins his speech.
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Our own Ann Wright joined more than 100 people getting arrested in the heart of New York City to protest Netanyahu’s presence at the UN. The message was loud and clear: Let Gaza live. Stop arming Israel. Free Palestine.
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NOW: Hundreds in New York have blocked the streets outside Netanyahu's speech to the U.N. This war criminal should be in the Hague, not the General Assembly.
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Fact-checking Trump’s UN speech: He called himself a peacemaker while defending U.S. military intervention, threatening Iran, and making sweeping claims about wars, drugs, immigration and climate. Here are the facts behind some of his biggest claims.
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Who is the world’s biggest terrorist? Wow, you can’t get much clearer than this. Thank you @KyleKulinski currentaffairs.org/news/yes-…

Yes, The U.S. Is The World’s Biggest Terrorist

Let’s not get outraged about things that are obviously, undeniably factually correct.

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Sure, AIPAC is still powerful. But the era of AIPAC is over and there is no going back!, says Cory @CMArchibald of the marvelous @TrackAIPAC @ArabCenterDC
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At the UN—a body founded to prevent war—Trump threatened to “ANNIHILATE” Iran and drive them into hell. Hours later, US and Iranian officials held talks. Let's hope they overcome Trump's grotesque bullying and make diplomatic progress.
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Congratulations to @AkbarSAhmed, whose book, CROSSING THE RED LINE, is out today. Especially as Biden administration officials try to whitewash their reputations, Akbar's detailed reporting provides a vital resource for those who want to hold them accountable.
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Thank you, President Lula, for your words. "In Cuba, the world watches in horror as collective punishment is imposed on 10 million people by an illegal economic and energy embargo."
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The Urgency of Recognizing the Ansar Allah Government in Yemen commondreams.org/opinion/rec…
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81 years after the UN was founded to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war,” wars continue to devastate communities across the globe. The world needs a UN where international law applies equally and words become action.
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250 years later, the words of the Declaration of Independence are being invoked again. “He has obstructed the Administration of Justice.” “He has sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people.” “He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.” This mural turns America’s founding grievances against King George III into a pointed critique of President Trump’s use of executive power, immigration enforcement and the military. The message is the same. We didn’t want kings then. We don’t want kings now.
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A 250-foot triumphal arch wasn’t enough. Trump now says his proposed monument will double as a “military complex” housing drones, snipers and ammunition. So we have to ask: Is this being built against us? Against dissenters? Against people who protest? We don’t need another military complex. We need peace, education, housing, healthcare, and investment in people, not more militarization.
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Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar wanted to talk about Cuba’s government. We wanted to talk about what OUR government is doing to Cuba. If you care about the Cuban people, then talk about the six-decade U.S. blockade that has strangled Cuba’s economy. Let food in. Let medicine in. Let oil in. Let electricity flow. The United States does not get to decide Cuba’s future. Cubans do. END THE SANCTIONS. LET CUBA LIVE. 🇨🇺
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The Middle East is on the brink of an even wider war. From Iran to Yemen, every new strike and threat risks dragging the entire region deeper into conflict. The answer is not more bombs, weapons, or war. It’s de-escalation and diplomacy. NO MORE WAR.
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Trump's announcement that his "Triumphal Arch" will be a command center filled with snipers, drones and stored ammunition--perhaps to be unleashed on us here at home--is landing like a bunker buster bomb. responsiblestatecraft.org/tr…

Trump's 'me' monument to serve as domestic military staging ground

The president declared on Truth Social that his Triumphal Arch will house snipers and drones for 'national security'

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I couldn’t have a better partner in the struggle for peace than @MsJodieEvans. @CODEPINK is the powerhouse for peace it is today because of her. ❤️❤️❤️
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