Medea Benjamin is the co-founder of CODEPINK. She is the author of Drone Warfare Killing by Remote Control and Kingdom of the the Unjust Behind the US-Saudi Connection.
Medea Benjamin
By Medea Benjamin
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Opinion What’s so scary about Rep. Ilhan Omar?
Republicans, Democratic congressional leadership, and Jewish members of Congress are again condemning Rep. Ilhan Omar. The latest uproar is yet another example that in the hallowed halls of Congress, telling the truth about malevolent U.S. and Israeli foreign policy is treated as blasphemy. On June 7, following an exchange with Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
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Community Why Are Democratic Senators Enabling One Of Trump’s Worst Decisions?
President Trump’s announcement stating that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and directing the State Department to begin moving the embassy sparked anger and protests across the world. One would think that Democrats would be be jumping at the chance to hammer Trump for his reckless plans that violate international law and needlessly add more…
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