Susan Benjamin, later known as Medea Benjamin, is a prominent American figure, renowned for her multifaceted career as a writer, political activist, and advocate for social and economic justice.
As a co-founder of the pioneering peace organization Code Pink, alongside other esteemed activists and intellectuals, Benjamin has consistently demonstrated her unwavering commitment to promoting peaceful conflict resolution and challenging the status quo.
In addition to her work with Code Pink, Benjamin has also been instrumental in the founding of Global Exchange, a fair trade advocacy group dedicated to promoting economic justice and fairness, alongside her colleague and fellow activist, Kevin Danaher.
Benjamin's impressive political career has seen her serve as the Green Party candidate in California's 2000 United States Senate election, where she garnered the highest raw vote total of any Green Party U.S. Senate candidate in the country, solidifying her reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the world of politics.
