Medea Benjamin
@medeabenjamin • 223,295 subscribers
Cofounder of peace group CODEPINK. Author. Peace activist. Wannabe salsa dancer :)
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There were some really nasty, hateful people at the pro-Israel rally. Check it out.
Medea Benjamin29,484,876 views • 2 years ago
Former Marine Sgt. Brian McGuinness stood up in Congress to say what millions of Americans are thinking: We don’t want to fight a war with Iran for Israel. Security dragged him out and broke his arm. Veterans are speaking out. The American people don’t want this war.
Medea Benjamin2,160,390 views • 7 months ago
Whole Foods is selling Dead Sea salts labeled “Made in Israel” products tied to the exploitation of Palestinian land and natural resources, while the Dead Sea itself faces a devastating ecological crisis. We spoke with the store manager and filed a complaint. Now we’re asking you to do the same. Tell Whole Foods: Stop carrying Israeli Dead Sea products made from stolen Palestinian resources. Palestinian land and resources are not for sale.
Medea Benjamin361,212 views • 1 month ago
A little glimpse of the beauty of Hangzhou, China! 🇨🇳 From the peaceful waters of West Lake and its beautiful gardens to people dressed in traditional Chinese clothing for photos, every corner feels like a work of art. And just when we thought the lake couldn't get any more beautiful, the sun went down and we stumbled upon a spectacular light show! China is full of beauty, history, culture, and surprises.China is not our enemy!
Medea Benjamin16,816 views • 4 days ago
Pakistan’s government is defying its own Supreme Court and keeping Imran Khan behind bars on politically motivated charges. After years of imprisonment, prolonged isolation, and growing concerns about his health, Khan was ordered by Pakistan’s Supreme Court to receive independent medical treatment with access to his personal physician. Instead, authorities returned him to prison without carrying out the ordered care. But this goes beyond medical treatment. Imran Khan should not be imprisoned in the first place. Amnesty International has called his imprisonment “unlawful and politically motivated,” and the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has called for his immediate release. Pakistan must respect the rule of law, end his isolation, allow independent medical care, and FREE IMRAN KHAN.
Medea Benjamin149,954 views • 1 month ago
What does it look like when cities invest in people? In Shanghai, a once-polluted neighborhood has been transformed into a community filled with green spaces, housing, public transportation, and accessible services.From restored waterways and nature reserves to high-speed rail and neighborhood health centers, this community offers a glimpse of what people-centered urban development can look like. “This is what development looks like. This is when you take your resources and you apply it to the people.” China is not our enemy. We have a lot to learn from each other.
Medea Benjamin19,055 views • 7 days ago
Across China, public water dispensers offer free hot and cold water, making it easier to stay hydrated without relying on single-use plastic bottles. A simple service with a big impact on people and the planet. Because access to clean drinking water should be a human right, not a privilege. 干杯! Cheers!
Medea Benjamin22,203 views • 9 days ago
“YOUR LEGACY WILL ALWAYS BE GENOCIDE” Last night, multiple protestors called out former Vice President Kamala Harris during her book tour stop in D.C. Kamala Harris says she isn’t the president, but she was vice president while bombs rained on Gaza and tens of thousands were killed with U.S. weapons. There’s nothing feminist or progressive about enabling a genocide. We demand accountability.
Medea Benjamin774,207 views • 1 year ago
Beyond the fearmongering and negative portrayals of China, there are real people, families, and communities with the same hopes and dreams as ours. Today we met so many wonderful people! From curious children to welcoming grandparents, these encounters remind us how much we have in common. China is not our enemy.
Medea Benjamin22,312 views • 10 days ago
Today, a congresswoman lied to have me detained by Capitol Police. Why? To try to silence our work against U.S. wars in the Middle East and sanctions on Cuba. Instead of defending these wildly unpopular policies, members of Congress target the activists working to stop them. Thankfully, I was released without charges. No amount of intimidation will change that the majority of people in the U.S. want to stop U.S. wars and aggression. We won't be silenced.
Medea Benjamin237,621 views • 4 months ago
“How did the war with Iraq turn out?” This video is from 2018, but watch it again in 2026. Eight years ago, CODEPINK’s Medea Benjamin confronted Trump’s Iran envoy Brian Hook over a policy of sanctions, threats and escalation toward Iran. Today, after months of war with Iran, the U.S. is once again threatening further escalation. And this week, U.S. troops completed their withdrawal from Iraq after more than two decades of war and occupation. How many wars will it take before Washington learns that bombs, sanctions and regime-change policies do not bring peace? The year was 2018. The warning could have been delivered today. NO MORE WAR. PEACE WITH IRAN.
Medea Benjamin35,824 views • 22 days ago
Remember María Corina Machado? the Venezuelan politician who dedicated her so-called “Nobel Peace Prize” to Donald Trump? Today, CODEPINK activists interrupted her speech and gave her a more fitting award instead: the Monroe Doctrine Award. For outstanding dedication to U.S. intervention, sanctions, regime change, and empire in Latin America. A politician who supported sanctions that devastated Venezuelan families, backed invasion threats, and supports Israel’s genocide in Gaza does not represent peace. She represents war, colonization, and U.S. hegemony. Congratulations, Maria.
Medea Benjamin218,222 views • 5 months ago
In China, residents are turning shared spaces into thriving gardens, growing everything from bok choy and sweet potatoes to peppers, beans, and sugar cane. Many bring generations of farming knowledge with them, keeping their connection to the land alive even in urban communities. Follow along as we discover everyday life in China beyond the Western media narratives. China Is Not Our Enemy!
Medea Benjamin14,944 views • 10 days ago
NOW: We just disrupted AIPAC’s senior staff retreat in DC. No peace for genocide supporters!
Medea Benjamin836,803 views • 2 years ago
This is how they treat peacemakers in Congress – like criminals, while war criminals are lauded for their actions. And when Congressman Jerry Nadler, ranking Democrat on the judiciary committee, walks by, he refuses to look or respond to our plea to stop sending weapons to Israel.
Medea Benjamin864,130 views • 2 years ago
